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3.00 Credits
This course is a basic writing course, intended for the ESOL population, which will cover the mechanics of writing a well-structured sentence. Subject/verb agreement, subject/verb/object format, adjectival and prepositional phrases and vocabulary building will be the major skills covered in this course. A portion of the class time will be geared toward the A+ Learning computer software program.
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces the basic principles of the French language and provides a cultural understanding of the Franco phonic world. The emphasis of the course is on developing and applying the basic skills of language learning: listening, speaking, writing, and reading through classroom activities. Language laboratory is available.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: FRE* K111. This course is a continuation of Elementary French I. More advanced grammatical structures are introduced to help students continue to develop the skills of language learning, and to prepare them to begin expressing more complex thoughts in French. Cultural notes and literary readings will be included to offer a wide range of historical, social, political and artistic information to increase the knowledge and understanding of the French speaking world. Language laboratory is available.
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3.00 Credits
Co-requisite: ENG* K100 or higher. This course covers the nature and extent of the fire problems in the United States with a focus on the organizational structure that addresses the fire control and prevention problems; the basic characteristics and behavior of fires; hazardous properties of materials; extinguishing agents; fire protection equipment, and fire-test methods.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: FTA* K112. This course covers the major types of building construction and their related problems under fire conditions. Fire resistance and flame spread ratings, fire walls and partitions, protection of openings, and fire test methods are major instructional subjects.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: FTA* K112. This course identifies the history and philosophy of fire prevention. Organizing for fire prevention and inspection, training inspectors, methods of inspection, reports and record keeping, fire prevention education, public relations in inspection work, coordination with government agencies, and code administration are key instructional subjects.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Placement test score indicating ENG* K101 or completion of ENG* K100 with a "C" grade or better, FTA* K112. MAT* K095 or high school algebra recommended. This course is designed to prepare the responder to function safely at the scene of a hazardous materials incident by understanding the potential hazards. This is accomplished by gaining recognition of chemical nomenclature and basic principles of chemistry in order to assess risks to responders and the public. The course seeks to convey to first responders or prevention personnel a sound understanding of the basic chemistry of hazardous materials to permit them to correctly assess the threat posed by hazardous materials incidents that may occur accidentally or intentionally. Problem-solving sessions and interactive discussion cover topics such as salts and inorganic nonsalts, hydrocarbons, hydrocarbon derivatives, and hydrocarbon radicals. Applying the science of chemistry to thermodynamics, volatility, and combustion provides real-world opportunities.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: MAT* K137, PHY* K114. This course covers the basic properties of incompressible fluids, static and velocity pressures, and flow through orifices. Bernoulli's Theorem, Venturi principle, flow of water in pipes, Reynolds number, Hazen-Williams formula, head calculations, water distribution systems, and pumping problems constitute key subject areas.
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3.00 Credits
Topics covered in this course covered are fire and building codes as a means for providing reasonable public safety; the code development and adoption process; code administration; major code producing organizations; national standards with particular concentration on the Life Safety Code of the NFPA and its referenced standards. Three class hours weekly.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: FTA* K112. This course focuses on the organization of municipal fire prevention and control services, needs analysis, master planning, organizational structuring, distribution of company's personnel requirements, hiring practices, training, record keeping, work scheduling, staff development, labor problems, physical equipment and facilities, and budget preparations.
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