General Catalog 2009-2010

Programs and Courses

Fire Science

• General Information
• Fire Science Technology - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
• Fire Academy Certificate
• Fire Science Certificate
• Firefighter Operations Certificate
• Emergency Response and Operations - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
• Emergency Management - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
• Emergency Management Certificate
• Course Descriptions

General Information

For Information: Mike Osborn
Phone: 623.845.3172

 

Student Goals: Career-related

The Fire Science program at Glendale prepares the student primarily for a career in the fire service, although the program would enhance one’s performance in safety education, arson investigation, and related careers.

Greater Phoenix is one of the fastest growing cities in the “Sun Belt,” and the need for firefighters will increase in direct proportion to the total population. Although competition is heavy for available positions, the applicant with a Fire Science background has a significant advantage over those without training. A degree in Fire Science does not, however, guarantee employment. Persons already employed as firefighters can expect the attainment of the degree to be an asset when seeking promotion within a fire department or district.

FSC110 - Wildland Firefighter training classes which meet the National Wildland Coordinating Group S-130, S-190 and I-100 learning objectives, are offered weekends during the Spring and Fall semesters. Registration information is available by contacting the FSC Department.

Special Qualifications: To be considered for employment in local fire departments, a candidate must meet the following minimum standards:

Note: Students should consult with a department advisor in planning their academic schedule in order to complete degree requirements in an expedient manner. Due to limited course offerings, degree seeking students may find it necessary to extend completion time lines and attend both day, evening, and weekend classes.

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Fire Science Technology - Associate in Applied Science
AAS 3089 / 65-77 credits

Program Description:

The Fire Science Technology program is designed for students who desire advanced training as professional firefighters, basic preparation courses for a career in fire science, or a better understanding of fire hazards and problems in the field. Completion of the two-year program will qualify students for the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Fire Science Technology. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Fire Science is also offered. A Certificate of Completion in Fire Academy is also a feature of the curriculum. An application for admission to the Fire Science Academy is required.

(+) indicates course prerequisites.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses listed in the program.

Admission Criteria:

Formal application and admission to the program is required.

Program Prerequisites:

8 Credits

+

EMT/FSC104

Basic Emergency Medical Technology

8

Required Courses:

31-39 Credits

+ + + +

FSC102 FSC113 FSC105 FSC108 FSC117 FSC118 FSC119 FSC130 FSC134 FSC202 FSC204 FSC208

Fire Department Operations (11) or Introduction to Fire Suppression (3) Hazardous Materials/First Responder Fundamentals of Fire Prevention Fire Apparatus Fire Hydraulics Introduction Fire Science Ethics Fitness for Firefighters/CPAT Fitness and Conditioning/Firefighters Supervisory Training for Firefighters Firefighting Tactics and Strategy Firefighter Safety and Building Construction

3-11 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3

Restricted Electives:

9 Credits

+ + + + + + + +

ACC211 ACC212 ACC230 ACC240 CIS105 FSC101 FSC106 FSC131 EMT/FSC238 FSC110 FSC205 FSC209 FSC211 FSC212 FSC213 FSC298++

Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Uses of Accounting Information I Uses of Accounting Information II Survey of Computer Information Systems Intro to Fire Service Selection Introduction to Fire Protection Introduction to Urban Technical Rescue Vehicular Extrication and Patient Stabilization Wildland Firefighter Command Strategies for Major Emergencies Fire Investigation Fundamentals of Flammable Hazardous Materials Dangerous and Explosive Hazardous Materials Hazard Categorization (HAZCAT) Special Projects (any Suffixed Course)

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 1-3

General Education Requirements:

25-27 Credits

Core: First-Year Composition:			15-17 credits 6
+ + + + +	ENG101 ENG107 ENG102 ENG108 ENG111	First-Year Composition (3) or First-Year Composition for ESL (3) and First-Year Composition (3) or First-Year Composition for ESL (3) or Technical Writing (3)
Oral Communication:			3
+ +	COM100 COM110 COM225 COM230	Introduction to Human Communication (3) or Interpersonal Communication (3) or Public Speaking (3) or Small Group Communication (3)
Critical Reading:			3
+ +	CRE101 CRE111	Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) or Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) or Equivalent by assessment
Mathematics:			3-5
+ + + +	MAT102 MAT120 MAT121 MAT122	Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) or Intermediate Algebra (5) or Intermediate Algebra (4) or Intermediate Algebra (3) or Equivalent by assessment
Distribution: Humanities and Fine Arts:			10 credits 3
	Any approved course, see here.
Social and Behavioral Sciences:			3
+	AJS/EMT/     FSC258 POS130 POS221 POS222	Victimology and Crisis Management (3) or State and Local Government (3) or Arizona Constitution (1) and U.S. Constitution (2)
Natural Sciences:			4
+ +	BIO100 BIO102 CHM130 CHM130LL PHY101	Biology Concepts (4) or General Biology (Non-Majors): Additional Topics (4) or Fundamental Chemistry (3) and Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory (1) or Introduction to Physics (4)

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Fire Academy Certificate
CCL 5383 / 22 credits

Program Description:

This program is designed to prepare a student for a career in the fire service. Emphasized in the curriculum are the practical firefighting & medical operations and procedures necessary for emergency operation. This fire academy offers the firefighter/firefighter candidate the necessary course of instruction & training to efficiently and effectively perform modern firefighting duties. The program is designed to be a two-semester academy. All credits are applicable to a degree in fire science. At the completion of the program and with the satisfactory passing of the necessary state exams, state certification in Firefighter I & II is granted and EMT certification also.

A grade of “C” or better is required for all courses within the program.

Program Prerequisites :

4 Credits

FSC105  FSC130

Hazardous Materials/First Responder Fitness for Firefighters/CPAT

3 1

Required Courses:

19 Credits

+

EMT/FSC104 FSC102 FSC134

Basic Emergency Medical Technology Fire Department Operations Fitness and Conditioning/Firefighters

8 11 3

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Fire Science Certificate
CCL 5578 / 35 credits

Program Description:

The Fire Science certificate program is designed for students who desire advanced training as professional firefighters, basic preparation courses for a career in fire science, or a better understanding of fire hazards and problems in the field. However, because of accident liability, hands on experiences are limited to in-service personnel. Required and Elective courses for this certificate are the same as those for the Associate in Applied Science degree in Fire Science. Students who complete this certificate may later qualify for the AAS degree by also completing the general education requirements for that degree.

(+) indicates course prerequisites.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses listed in the program.

Program Prerequisites:

24 Credits

+ +

FSC113 FSC108 FSC117 FSC118 FSC119 FSC202 FSC204 FSC208

Introduction to Fire Suppression Fundamentals of Fire Prevention Fire Apparatus Fire Hydraulics Introduction Fire Science Ethics Supervisory Training for Firefighters Firefighting Tactics and Strategy Firefighter Safety and Building Construction

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Required Courses:

11 Credits

+ + +

ACC211 ACC212 ACC230 ACC240 CIS105 CWE198__ FSC___ EMT___

Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Uses of Accounting Information I Uses of Accounting Information II Survey of Computer Information Systems Career Work Experience (any suffixed course) Any FSC Fire Science course Any EMT Emergency Medical Technology

3 3 3 3 3 1-3 3 3

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Firefighter Operations Certificate
CCL 5557 / 25-26 credits

Program Description:

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Firefighter Operations provides the opportunity for individuals seeking employment in various firefighting settings to acquire the minimum standard firefighting skills needed in the field.

(+) indicates course prerequisites.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses listed in the program.

Admission Criteria:

• Completion of Program Prerequisites.
• Formal application and admission to the program is required.

Program Prerequisites:

11-12 Credits

+

EMT/FSC104 FSC105 FSC130

Basic Emergency Medical Technology Hazardous Materials/First Responder Fitness for Firefighters/CPAT (1) or Permission of Program Director

8 3 1

Required Courses:

14 Credits

+

FSC102 FSC134

Fire Department Operations Fitness and Conditioning/Firefighters

11 3

 

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Emergency Response and Operations - Associate in Applied Science
AAS 3112 / 25-26 credits

Program Description:

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Emergency Response and Operations provides students with a curriculum specific to the student’s individual needs in addition to the knowledge and skills needed in today’s changing public safety workplace. The program develops education, skills, and techniques for planning, responding, and mitigating various emergency situations within the student’s specific discipline with emphasis on effective response and operations. The curriculum combines coursework in public safety emergency services with a general education component.

(+) indicates course prerequisites.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses listed in the program.

Admission Criteria:

Students pursuing Track I, Fire Operations, or
Track II, Advanced Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic, may be required to complete a program entrance exam as appropriate, or
Permission of Program Director

Program Prerequisites:

6-8 Credits

Track I - Fire Operations
+	EMT/FSC104	Basic Emergency Medical Technology (8) or Permission of Program Director	8

     OR

Track II - Advanced Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic
	Current validation in Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer or
+ +	EMT235  EMT236	Emergency Cardiac Care (3) and Pharmacology in an Emergency Setting (3) or Permission of Program Director OR Advanced cardiac life support course or Emergency cardiac care course and EMT-Paramedic certification and Current employment as an EMT Paramedic or Permission of Program Director	6

Required Courses:	14 Credits
Students must select one of the following three tracks:

Track I Fire Operations			18 credits
+	FSC102  FSC105  FSC130 FSC134	Fire Department Operations Hazardous Materials/First Responder  Fitness for Firefighters/CPAT  Fitness and Conditioning/Firefighters	11 3 1 3

Track II Credits:  Advanced Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic			17.5 credits
+ +  +  +  +	EMT242  EMT265 EMT240 EMT245 EMT272AA	Pediatric Advanced Life Support (1) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers: Advanced (1) Advanced Cardiac Life Support   Trauma Management Advanced Emergency Medical Technology	1 2 2 12.5

Track III Emergency Management			18 credits
	AJS/FSC139 AJS/FSC146 AJS/FSC147 AJS/FSC148 AJS/FSC149 AJS/FSC224	Emergency Response to Terrorism Disaster Recovery Operations Emergency Preparedness Fundamentals of Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Incident Command Systems	3 3 3 3 3 3

Restricted Electives:	14 Credits
Any AJS or EMT or FSC prefixed courses not listed in the Required Courses area.

AJS___ DPR___ EMT___ FSC___ LET___

Any approved AJS prefixed course Any approved DPR prefixed course Any approved EMT prefixed course Any approved FSC prefixed course Any approved LET prefixed course

1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6

General Education Requirements:

25 Credits

Core: First-Year Composition:		15 credits 6
	Any approved course, see here.
Oral Communication:		3
	Any approved course, see here.
Critical Reading:		3
	Any approved course, see here.
Mathematics:		3-5
	Any approved course, see here.
Distribution: Humanities and Fine Arts:		10 credits 3
	Any approved course, see here.
Social and Behavioral Sciences:		3
	Any approved course, see here.
Natural Sciences:		4
	Any approved course, see here.

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Emergency Management - Associate in Applied Science
AAS 3018 / 64 credits

Program Description: The AAS in Emergency Management provides the student with knowledge and skills required to conduct a comprehensive emergency management program. The program prepares students to manage fire department operations, hazardous materials incidents, tactics, strategy, and safety of firefighting activities, and customer service in the public sector. The student will be prepared for positions such as Emergency Manager, Emergency Management Planner, Emergency Operations Coordinator, Environmental Compliance Planner, and Emergency Management Specialist, working in state, local, federal, and international governments, business and industry, military installations, and health care facilities.

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses within the program.

Required Courses:

24 Credits

AJS101 AJS/FSC139 AJS/FSC146 AJS/FSC147 AJS/FSC148 AJS/FSC149 FSC105 FSC224

Introduction to Criminal Justice Emergency Response to Terrorism Disaster Recovery Operations Emergency Preparedness Fundamentals of Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Hazardous Materials/First Responder Incident Command Systems

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Restricted Electives:

15-18 Credits

+ + +

AJS195 AJS225 AJS270 AJS275 FSC125 FSC127 FSC131 FSC204 FSC211 FSC212

International and Domestic Terrorism Criminology Community Relations Criminal Investigation I Hazardous Material Emergency Scene Management Codes/Regulations and Contingency Planning       for Hazardous Materials Response Introduction to Urban Technical Rescue Firefighting Tactics and Strategy Fundamentals of Flammable Hazardous Materials Dangerous and Explosive Hazardous Materials

3 3 3 3 1 1 3 3 3 3

General Education Requirements:

25-27 Credits

Core: First-Year Composition:			15-17 credits 6
+ +	ENG101 ENG102	First-Year Composition (3) and First-Year Composition (3)
Oral Communication:			3
	Any approved course, here.
Critical Reading:			3
	Any approved course, here.
Mathematics:			3-5
	Any approved course, here.
Distribution: Humanities and Fine Arts:			10 credits 3
	AJS123	Ethics and the Administration of Justice (3)
Social and Behavioral Sciences:			3
	AJS258	Victimology and Crisis Management (3)
Natural Sciences:
	Any approved course, see here.		4

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Emergency Management Certificate
CCL 5304 / 18 credits

Program Description: The CCL in Emergency Management provides the student with knowledge and skills required to conduct a comprehensive emergency management program. The program prepares students to manage fire department operations, hazardous materials incidents, tactics, strategy, and safety of firefighting activities, and customer service in the public sector. The student will be prepared for positions such as Emergency Manager, Emergency Management Planner, Emergency Operations Coordinator, Environmental Compliance Planner, and Emergency Management Specialist, working in state, local, federal, and international governments, business and industry, military installations, and health care facilities.

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses within the program.

Required Courses:

18 Credits

AJS/FSC139 AJS/FSC146 AJS/FSC147 AJS/FSC148 AJS/FSC149 AJS/FSC224

Emergency Response to Terrorism Disaster Recovery Operations Emergency Preparedness Fundamentals of Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Incident Command Systems

3 3 3 3 3 3

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Course Descriptions

Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally

Fire Science Technology (FSC)

FSC101
Intro to Fire Service Selection / 3 credits / 4 periods
Overview of the application and selection processes utilized by various fire departments and fire service organizations. Elements of fire service colture and their effects on personal growth and interpersonal relationships. Major components of written application processes, requirements, preparation of resumes and their effect on employment prospects. Preparation for the interview to include communications skills, mental preparation techniques, behaviors, and the importance of the interview in the pre-employment process. Preparation for insite experiences at a fire station. General components of the selection process, the importance of general education, and components of life long learning in career choices. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E)

FSC102
Fire Department Operations / 11 credits / 19.6 periods
Introductory fire science course primarily designed for the fire department recruit. Includes firefighting skills, equipment, and administrative policies, fire department operations, personnel policies, and International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Practical Skills Testing. Prerequisites: (EMT104, FSC105 and FSC130) and permission of instructor. Corequisites: FSC134. (F,S,D,E)

FSC105
Hazardous Materials/ First Responder / 3 credits / 3 periods
Basic methods of recognition and identification based upon the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials; basic safety procedures when utilizing specific types of protective clothing and equipment; basic tactical information relating to scene management. Confined space operations in accordance with the National Fire Protection Agency. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E,Su1,Su2,D)

FSC106
Introduction to Fire Protection / 3 credits / 3 periods
History and evaluation of fire department organization. Role of the fire service in the community. Responsibilities of the fire administrator including organization, departmental functions, interdepartmental relationships, management of buildings and equipment; techniques of fire-fighting. Also includes emergency medical services and fire prevention. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,Su1,D,E)

FSC108
Fundamentals of Fire Prevention / 3 credits / 3 periods
Fundamentals of fire prevention. Includes techniques, procedures, regulations, and enforcement. Also includes discussion of hazards in ordinary and special occupancies. Field trips and lectures from industry also included. Prerequisites: None. (S,E)

FSC110
Wildland Firefighter / 3 credits / 3 periods
Basic level course for individuals with little or no experience in the wildland environment. Preparation for performing as a beginning level wildland firefighter with an organized fire department engine or hand crew. Prerequisites: None. (S,E)

FSC113
Introduction to Fire Suppression / 3 credits / 3 periods
Characteristics and behavior of fire, fire hazard properties of ordinary materials, extinguishing agents, fire suppression organization and equipment, basic fire fighting tactics, and public relations as affected by fire suppression. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E)

FSC117
Fire Apparatus / 3 credits / 3 periods
Principles of care, maintenance, and operation of fire apparatus and pumps. Includes pump construction and accessories, pumping techniques, power development, and transmission. Driving, troubleshooting, and producing effective fire streams. Prerequisites: None. (F,D,E)

FSC118
Fire Hydraulics / 3 credits / 3 periods
Review of basic mathematics. Hydraulic laws and formulas as applied to the fire service. Application of formulas and mental calculations to hydraulic problems, water supply variables, and discharge requirements for pumpers. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E)

FSC119
Introduction Fire Service Ethics / 3 credits / 3 periods
Ethical issues, standards, and philosophical consideration of moral problems encountered in fire service. Ethical responsibility of fire service personnel and those they serve. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,E)

FSC126
Refresher Training for Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational / 1 credit / 1 period
Review of fundamentals of containment, prevention, and knowledge of basic hazard and risk assessment techniques. Topics include protective clothing, containing and controlling specific hazards, vapor suppressions, and cooling of tanks. Meets the requirements of the Department of Labor Part III; Occupational Safety and Health Act 29; Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910; Hazardous Waste Operational and Emergency Response; Final Rule March 6, 1989 governing Refresher Training. Prerequisites: FSC105. (F,S,E)

FSC130
Fitness for Firefighters/CPAT / 1 credit / 1.5 periods
Skills and abilities required for entry level position in the fire service including physical ability, and stamina. Opportunity to take the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) at the end of the course. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E)

FSC131
Introduction to Urban Technical Rescue / 3 credits / 3 periods
Practical application of safe rescue practices for urban technical rescue. Includes ropes and rope systems, trench rescue, confined-space rescue, swiftwater rescue, and rescue from collapsed structures. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,E)

FSC134
Fitness & Conditioning/ Firefighters / 3 credits / 4.6 periods
Overview of all aspects of fitness for current and prospective firefighters. Includes mental aspects of performance for optimal achievement on fire department agility tests and firefighting tasks; physical fitness and workout techniques as they apply to performing specific firefighting tasks; individual conditioning strategies, nutritional guidelines, and basic exercise principles. Lifelong fitness and conditioning. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D)

FSC152
Engine Company Officer / 1 credit / 1 period
Overview of all aspects of engine company operations including the activities and responsibilities performed by the captain as well as mechanisms for developing a personal supervisory style. Designed for the aspiring company officer or anyone having the opportunity for the role of a company officer. Prerequisites: None. (O)

FSC202
Supervisory Training for Firefighters / 3 credits / 3 periods
Administrative methods applied to fire service, departmental organization, and personnel management. Includes fire alarm signaling systems, fire service planning, and relationships with other city departments. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,E)

FSC204
Firefighting Tactics and Strategy / 3 credits / 3 periods
Methods of coordinating personnel, equipment, and apparatus on the fireground. Practical methods of controlling and extinguishing structural and other types of fires. Includes simulation exercises. Prerequisites: FSC113 or permission of instructor or equivalent. (S,E)

FSC205
Command Strategies for Major Emergencies / 3 credits / 3 periods
Effective methods of managing major emergency incidents including multiple alarm structural fires, high rise fires, major brush fires, complex hazardous materials incidents and multi-casualty medical incidents. Includes incidents that require the commitment of resources based on a transitional situation and/or managing the effective interaction between numerous agencies to achieve control. Prerequisites: FSC204. (F,E)

FSC208
Firefighter Safety and Building Construction / 3 credits / 3 periods
Actions necessary to provide for the safety of firefighters operating on the fireground. Effects that fire and heat may have on various types of building construction resulting in the loss of structural integrity. Includes signs and symptoms of structural damage. Prerequisites: FSC113 or permission of instructor or equivalent. (F,S,E)

FSC209
Fire Investigation / 3 credits / 3 periods
Methods of determining point of fire origin, path of fire travel, and fire cause. Includes recognizing and preserving evidence; interviewing witnesses; arson laws and types of arson fires; and court testimony, reports, and records. Prerequisites: None. (F,E)

FSC213
Hazard Categorization (HAZ CAT) / 1 credit / 1 period
Fundamentals of basic chemical identification for field application. Includes demonstration of sampling techniques, safety, key charts, test descriptions and use, and flow charts for tactical application at hazardous materials incidents. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,E)

FSC220
Fire Officer Leadership I / 3 credits / 3 periods
Supervisory capabilities which includes leadership skills and management styles. Also includes stress management, communication and motivational skills, and roles of the company officer. Role playing and case studies emphasized throughout. Prerequisites: FSC202 or permission of instructor. (F,S,E)

FSC221
Ladder Company Officer / 1 credit / 1 period
Overview of all aspects of ladder company operations including activities, expectations, and responsibilities required of the ladder captain. Designed for the company officer who aspires to the role of ladder company officer. Prerequisites: None. (O)

FSC226
Incident Safety Officer / 3 credits / 3 periods
Comprehensive review of the critical factors that threaten the safety and well being of operating firefighting crews with an emphasis on the role an Incident Safety Officer has in recognizing, minimizing and mitigating threats. Focus on the Principles and types of construction, building dating, Smoke and Fire size-up, unique building types and standard company operations within Incident Management System providing the framework for effective Incident Safety Officer actions and overall impact on fire ground safety. Safety of Fire companies operating on every other type of incident in which a Command Structure is established, focus on the scope of an Incident Safety Officer. Prerequisites: Rank of Fire Captain or Chief Officer. (F,S,D,E,O)

FSC230
Fire Officer Leadership II / 3 credits / 3 periods
Management techniques which develop leadership and leadership effectiveness. Written and verbal communication skills, fire service excellence goals, counseling and problem solving methods. Role-playing and case studies emphasized throughout. Prerequisites: FSC220 or permission of instructor. (F,S,E)

FSC231
Battalion Chief Academy / 3 credits / 5 periods
Examine the many roles and responsibilities required of a chief officer. Manage emergency incidents, explore personal and professional growth, view department issues more globally, manage personnel more effectively, manage conflict resolution for positive outcomes, and define leadership. Prerequisites: None. FSC202 and FSC204 are suggested but not required. (F,D)

FSC238
Vehicular Extrication and Patient Stabilization / 2 credits / 2 periods
Participative course designed for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and other pre-hospital care providers. Enhances the knowledge base of the EMT and incorporates new knowledge and skills necessary to access, extricate, and care for victims of crash incidents. Provides exposure to scene management skills to include size-up, disentanglement, victim stabilization for single and multi-victim situations, hazardous materials incidents, integration of local emergency medical services (EMS) for patient assessment and management, and standard operating procedures to selected victim scenarios. Prerequisites: Basic EMT certification, current enrollment in an EMT-Basic program, nurse with emergency department experience, or law-enforcement personnel, or permission of instructor. (F,S,E)

FSC258
Victimology and Crisis Management / 3 credits / 3 periods
Focuses on victimology and techniques of crises intervention; and the importance of multicultural perspective.  Includes coverage of sexual assault, family violence, child abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, coping skills, stress management, and community resources. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D)

FSC290AA
Arson Investigation / 1 credit / 1 period
Investigative techniques used in analyzing suspected arson scenes, motives, and collection of physical evidence. Prerequisites: None. (O)

FSC 298
Special Projects / 1-3 credits
organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or instructor. (O)

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