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APP 162B - Drilling and Blasting
Credits: 4
Description
Operation and safe use of drilling equipment. Explosive blasting agents, caps and layout methods.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the proper operation and safe use of drilling equipment.
- Identify the explosive blasting agents, caps and layout methods used in the field.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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APP 163B - Tunnel and Shaft
Credits: 3
Description
The recognition of underground construction hazards and the action following safety standards taken to eliminate them or control them.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate scaling using safe work procedures.
- Demonstrate jack-leg drilling using safe work procedures.
- Demonstrate loading procedures using safe work practices.
- Demonstrate mucking using safe work procedures.
- Demonstrate ground support using safe work procedures.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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APP 164B - Pneumatic Air Tool Handling
Credits: 2
Description
Operation, storage, maintenance and protective equipment relating to air tools common to construction sites.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the proper operation and maintenance of air tools.
- Identify the storage needed and protective equipment necessary when using air tools in construction sites.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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APP 165B - Rock and Water
Credits: 1
Description
Mixing of plaster mixes and application to semi-structural and structural fabricated wire mesh. Use of latex molds and installation of prefabricated artificial rock sections.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate mixing of plaster mixes.
- Demonstrate the application of mixes on semi-structural and structural fabricated wire mesh Use latex molds.
- Install prefabricated rock sections.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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APP 166B - Mine Rescue
Credits: 1
Description
Mine safety and proper techniques for first responder. First aid and rescue procedures for mine and tunnel shaft workers.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Communicate the rules of mine safety.
- Identify the proper techniques used by the first responder.
- Perform first aid and rescue procedures for mine and tunnel shaft workers.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Graded: Pass/ Fail
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APP 167B - Drywall Stocking
Credits: 1
Description
Calculating square footage by reading the blueprint as to the amount of drywall needed in a particular room and stocking it there.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Interpret blueprints.
- Estimate square footage.
- Stock the appropriate amount of drywall in each room.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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APP 168B - Microbial Remediation
Credits: 1
Description
Safe abatement procedures for bacterial growth in walls and frame-work of buildings.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Recognize and use microbial remediation terminology.
- Identify bacterial hazards on the job site.
- Apply safe abatement procedures.
- Demonstrate the proper use of abatement and personal protective equipment.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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APP 169B - Landscaping
Credits: 1
Description
Proper use of hand tools and machinery related to sprinkler trenching. Techniques in using solvents and solvent cements as it applies to sprinkler installation.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to trench and backfill for a sprinkler installation.
- Recognize sprinkler apparatuses.
- Demonstrate the ability to use solvents and solvent cement.
- Recognize plants.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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APP 170B - OSHA 10
Credits: 0.5
Description
This course provides an overview into 29 CFR 1926 as applied to the Laborers trade. This course places emphasis on OSHA regulations and policies.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify most recognized hazards in the construction field.
- Describe the importance of OSHA regulations.
- Demonstrate the ability to use OHSA manuals.
- Explain the content of a Material Safety Data Sheet.
- Receive their Department of Labor, 10-hour Construction Safety Card.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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APP 200B - OSHA for Laborers
Credits: 2
Description
This course provides an overview into 29 CFR 1926 as applied to the Laborers trade. This course places emphasis on areas considered hazardous including personal protective equipment, fall protection, hazard awareness, ladders and scaffolding.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Recognize and identify hazards on the job site.
- Describe the importance of proper personal protective equipment.
- Demonstrate the proper use of construction equipment to prevent accidents/injuries.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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APP 212B - Foreman Preparedness
Credits: 2
Description
This course provides prospective foreman the human relations skills and leadership techniques needed in the construction industry. Topics include communication, project organization and problem solving.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe the responsibilities of a construction foreman.
- Employ the human relation skills and leadership techniques necessary on a job site.
- Demonstrate competence in communication, project organization and problem solving.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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APP 240B - First Aid/CPR
Credits: 0.5
Description
This course provides CPR training and first aid instruction as applied to the Laborers trade.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate appropriate First Aid procedures.
- Demonstrate correct CPR procedures.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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APP 263B - Weatherization Installation Technician
Credits: 5
Description
Building Science is detailed. Sealing the building envelope is demonstrated. Insulating and sealing ductwork is displayed. Installing insulation is illustrated.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the knowledge to read and interpret blueprints.
- Demonstrate the ability to use a Blower Door and Infrared Camera to locate air leakage sites within a building.
- Demonstrate air sealing skills on multiple kinds of leaks.
- Demonstrate the ability to install all types of insulation.
- Demonstrate an understanding of base load measures.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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APP 266B - Weatherization Supervisor
Credits: 3
Description
Inspecting and monitoring the job site is detailed. Diagnostic testing procedures are demonstrated. How to conduct and interpret combustion appliance safety and efficiency tests is illustrated.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the knowledge of how all energy systems such as hot water, ventilation, air conditioning, heating and lighting work.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of procedures for sealing the building envelope, installing insulation, insulating and sealing duct work.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic residential construction including different housing styles, location of studs, obstacles such as wiring and plumbing.
- Demonstrate a complete understanding of the work safety regulations set forth by federal, state and local entities. Read all warnings found in the manufactures’ manual or products.
Prerequisite: APP 263B
Corequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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APP 269B - Weatherization Energy Auditor
Credits: 3
Description
This course covers the selection, use and operation of diagnostic equipment for energy efficiency. Job planning, material selection and interpreting diagnostic results are also covered.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate familiarity with and analyzing of various energy problems posed by different housing styles.
- Demonstrate familiarity with and application of OSHA safety regulations and their application.
- Demonstrate familiarity with and application of all warning for safe operation of electrical equipment.
- Demonstrate familiarity with and identification of hazardous building materials such as asbestos and lead.
Prerequisite: APP 263B and APP 266B
Corequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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ENV 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science
Credits: 3
Description
A survey of basic ecological principles and an examination of selected environmental issues including overpopulation, pollution and energy alternatives.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate the significance of personal and cultural experiences in determining attitudes toward environmental issues.
- Illustrate the basic philosophy and procedures of the Scientific Method.
- Analyze the organizational roles of living organisms in ecosystems and how ecosystems change through time.
- Analyze the cycling of matter and the flow of energy through ecosystems.
- Interpret Earth processes and the fundamentals of energy transfer within the Earth.
- Examine the fundamental role that overpopulation plays in all environmental problems.
- Assess issues associated with current fossil-fuel based energy compared to alternative renewable energy resources.
- Assess problems associated with the overuse and contamination of natural resources.
- Examine environmental health hazards within the home and workplace.
- Evaluate how economic, social, and other factors impact solutions to environmental issues.
Prerequisite: None
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ENV 102 - Sustainability and Society
Credits: 3
Description
Evaluate major environmental challenges facing human society and sustainable solutions on issues including consumption, water resources, climate change, and pollution.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Relate key concepts of sustainability to the role humans have in the environment, climate change, and resource issues of consumption, water, and pollution and how such issues relate to environmental justice.
- Analyze local, regional, and global progress toward sustainability, success of proposed solutions, and what citizens can do to help achieve those goals.
- Interpret graphs and data to communicate complicated scientific topics to a general audience.
- Propose a sustainable solution and recommend a plan of action for an environmental issue relevant to Las Vegas and/or the Colorado River.
Prerequisite: ENV 101
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ENV 201 - Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment
Credits: 3
Description
The course introduces students to the principles and methods used to determine whether a relationship exists between an agent and an adverse effect in humans and to independently carry out a risk assessment. Students develop an understanding of current approaches to risk management by writing a risk management paper and learning about risk communication.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the most relevant terms, principles and methods in environmental toxicology.
- Examine the main types of environmental pollutants, their sources, and their potential environmental fate.
- Illustrate the ethical, legal, social, and policy implications of environmental toxicological research, uncertainties, and communication.
- Evaluate the characteristics of compounds, organisms and ecosystem for their consequences for environmental fate and effect propagation.
- Design an experimental approach with meaningful endpoints to assess the environmental and human risk for a topical environmental contamination case.
Prerequisite: ENV 101
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ENV 206 - Introduction to Climate Change
Credits: 3
Description
This class will examine the physical, chemical, and social factors that influence the components of Earth’s climate system.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Explore the major components of Earth systems and how they influence global climate
- Analyze the characteristics of past climates in order to model and predict future climates
- Examine both natural and anthropogenic causes of climate change
- Assess the role of population growth on the accelerated effects of climate change
- Evaluate how social, political, and economic factors impact solutions to climate issues
Prerequisite: ENV 101
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ENV 220 - Introduction to Ecological Principles Same as: BIOL 220 .
Credits: 3
Description
An introduction to the major principles and underlying processes of organismal, population, community and ecosystem ecology.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe the methods and tools of the science of ecology, its historic roots and its application to environmental issues.
- Explain the evolutionary process in terms of its mechanisms and the resulting adaptations to various biotic and abiotic factors in an environment.
- Describe a natural population in terms of survivorship density, distribution and differentiate various factors pertinent to growth and regulation of numbers in a population.
- Distinguish between various symbiotic interactions occurring in nature and be able to predict both long and short term consequences for organisms.
- Define and describe a natural community and ecosystems, and recognize signs of human disturbance.
- Demonstrate familiarity with the major terrestrial, freshwater and marine biomes in terms of the both physical and biological factors.
- Prepare a research paper on a topic of current ecological interest.
- Present an oral summary of research finds which support the paper’s topic.
Prerequisite: None
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ENV 260 - Environmental Measurement and Analysis
Credits: 4
Description
An introduction to multi-media sampling and analytical methods for evaluation of outdoor/indoor air, soil/surfaces, and water.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the most relevant terms, principles and methods in environmental sampling
- Examine the main sources and types of environmental pollutants and assess the proper analytical techniques
- Examine protocols and techniques of field sampling
- Explore USEPA techniques, or similar methods, required to quantify environmental monitoring
- Document procedures and data as it pertains to environmental sampling and analysis
Prerequisite: CHEM 121 and CHEM 122
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ENV 299 - Special Topics in Environmental Science
Credits: 1-3
Description
Covers selected topics of interest to students in environmental sciences.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Develop a research topic using literature and other available resources.
- Formulate a project proposal.
- Devise an experimental method to acquire data for the research topic.
- Generate data that examines the topic.
- Analyze the data.
- Compose a report in scientific style on the research findings.
Prerequisite: ENV 101 with a grade of “C” or higher; and Instructor approval
May Be Repeated: For a max of 6 credits
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ENV 345 - Environmental Regulations, History, Law, and Methods
Credits: 3
Description
The introduction to environmental regulatory approaches used in the United States and globally, and the legal authority behind those regulations. This course explores the range of regulatory interventions that have been used, and historical, political, sociological, legal, and technological limitations and advantages of different environmental regulatory schemes.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate the role of law and policy in conservation and management of natural resources and prevention of pollution.
- Demonstrate workplace prevention, risk management, and incident investigations.
- Practice the laws, policies, and institutions in the field of environmental management.
- Demonstrate safe record keeping and environmental management, and the role of the manager.
- Illustrate the importance between agency control and oversight.
- Employ policies, procedures, and equipment needed to deal with hazardous materials.
Prerequisite: ENV 101 with a grade of C or higher
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ENV 360 - Environmental Assessment Methods
Credits: 4
Description
This course uses the scientific method to examine aspects of environmental and social systems important for environmental researchers and managers. Introduces a range of data collection and analysis methods while giving students practical experience in applying assessment methods to key landscape, physical, chemical, biological, and sociological parameters through class and field exercises.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Examine the range of environmental and sustainability assessment frameworks available.
- Show how natural science, social science, and engineering can collectively shape policy and outcomes.
- Compare opportunities for cross discipline teams to address a complex sustainability problem or issue.
- Compare skills in analyzing, problem-solving, and anticipating goals and objectives of a particular client.
Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and ENV 101 ; and MATH 127 or above; all with a grade of C or higher
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ENV 492 - Undergraduate Research
Credits: 3
Description
Collaboration with a faculty member on a specific environmental problem.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Compose a question relating to an environmental topic/issue.
- Employ the following steps: survey available literature, devise a method to answer the question, collect data, and analyze data.
- Summarize scientific finding, methods, relevant literature, and results in formal scientific style.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
May Be Repeated: For a total of 6 credits
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FMM 101B - Introduction to Workplace Safety
Credits: 1
Description
This course provides an overview of 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 as applied to the Manufacturing and Facilities Maintenance field. This course places emphasis on OSHA regulations and policies.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify most recognized hazards in the Manufacturing/Facilities Maintenance field.
- Describe the importance of OSHA regulations.
- Demonstrate the ability to use OSHA manuals.
- Explain the content of a Safety Data Sheet.
- Receive a Department of Labor OSHA 10-hour card in both Construction and General Industry.
Prerequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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FMM 103B - First Aid/CPR
Credits: 0.5
Description
This course covers the required items for certification of basic first aid and CPR. American Heart Association certification card will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Certify in First Aid and CPR.
Prerequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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FMM 105B - Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Credits: 2
Description
The Six Sigma Yellow Belt course provides overall insight into the techniques of Six Sigma, its metrics, and basic improvement methodologies. The course also provides an introduction to process management and the basic tools of Six Sigma, giving students a stronger understanding of its processes.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Recognize terms, definitions, facts, methods, and principles of Six Sigma.
- Understand and explain descriptions, communications, reports, tables, and diagrams associated with Six Sigma.
- Explain when and how to use ideas, procedures, methods, formulas, and principles.
- Analyze and break down information into its constituent parts and recognize their relationship to one another.
- Identify sublevel factors or salient data from a complex scenario.
Prerequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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FMM 107B - Six Sigma Green Belt
Credits: 2
Description
The Six Sigma Green Belt course provides an individual with an oversight of the skills required to function within his or her function-specific area of an organization. The course also provides participants with enhanced problem-solving skills, including an emphasis on the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) model.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate the seven elements of waste.
- Describe the theories of D.M.A.I.C.
- Apply the fundamentals of workplace communication.
- Explain the roles and responsibilities involved in interpersonal workplace relationships.
- Demonstrate an understanding employability skills as they are applied to LEAN concepts .
Prerequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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FMM 111B - N.C.C.E.R. Core
Credits: 4
Description
The course uses basic safety and workplace modules from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) that meet the technical skill goals of each of the content areas.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Explain basic workplace safety requirements.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Algebraic, Geometric, and Trigonometric math skills as applied to the specific industry.
- Demonstrate familiarity with hand and power tools.
- Recognize basic blueprint drawings and related symbols.
- Describe the importance of communication and employability skills.
Prerequisite: None
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FMM 113B - N.C.C.E.R. Electrical
Credits: 5
Description
The course uses modules from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) that meet the technical skill requirements of individuals working in the Electrical field. Lab Volt equipment and troubleshooting activities are correlated to supplement the NCCER curriculum for hands-on practice and technical skills training.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Explain basic electrical safety requirements.
- Demonstrate knowledge of electrical equipment and devices.
- Recognize common electrical materials.
- Describe requirements of the National Electrical Code.
Prerequisite: FMM 101B
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FMM 115B - Industrial Controls
Credits: 5
Description
This course is designed to teach the theory and techniques of electric motor controllers. Students will select and mount control devices to form typical control circuits, and to troubleshoot them once a fault is inserted.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify basic control circuits.
- Recognize various types of motor drives.
- Explain the purpose and use of control sensors.
- Demonstrate knowledge of troubleshooting techniques.
Prerequisite: FMM 101B
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FMM 117B - Control of Industrial Motors
Credits: 4
Description
The course studies topics in industrial-motor control through the use of block, wiring, and schematic diagrams. Mechanical and electrical assembly of control circuits is accomplished without the use of hand tools.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Recognize basic motor control theories.
- Describe motor control circuits.
- Demonstrate basic circuit connections.
- Analyze motor control components.
- Design a multi-step motor control circuit.
- Demonstrate basic troubleshooting techniques.
Prerequisite: FMM 101B
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FMM 121B - Fundamentals of Pneumatics
Credits: 4
Description
The course is divided into the study of the following subsystems: Pneumatics Fundamentals, Electrical Control of Pneumatic Systems, Pneumatic Applications- PLC (programmable logic controller), Troubleshooting Pneumatic Circuits, Servo Control of Pneumatic Systems, and Sensors.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Recognize basic pneumatic components, circuits, and laws.
- Describe electrical control of pneumatic systems.
- Demonstrate PLC-controlled pneumatic applications.
- Analyze servo control of pneumatic systems.
- Explain pneumatic sensor controls.
- Demonstrate basic troubleshooting techniques.
Prerequisite: FMM 101B
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FMM 123B - Hydraulic Systems
Credits: 4
Description
The training program is divided into the following subsystems: Hydraulics Fundamentals, Electrical Control of Hydraulic Systems, Hydraulic Applications- PLC (programmable logic controller), Troubleshooting Hydraulic Circuits, Servo Control of Hydraulic Systems, and Sensors.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Recognize basic hydraulic components, circuits, and laws.
- Describe electrical control of hydraulic systems.
- Demonstrate PLC-controlled hydraulic applications.
- Analyze servo-control of hydraulic systems.
- Explain hydraulic sensor controls.
- Demonstrate basic troubleshooting techniques.
Prerequisite: FMM 101B
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FMM 131B - Manufacturing Systems I
Credits: 4
Description
Simulates the operation of a production line allowing students to familiarize themselves with manufacturing applications commonly encountered in modern facilities and to experience realistic industry situations.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Recognize basic manufacturing theories.
- Describe the Human-Machine interface.
- Demonstrate Machine Vision systems.
- Analyze Servo Control systems.
- Design an FMS Production line.
- Evaluate an Automatic Storage and Retrieval system.
Prerequisite: FMM 101B ; and MT 115B with a grade of C or higher
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FMM 133B - Manufacturing Systems II
Credits: 4
Description
Continuation of FMM 131B with the addition of real-world industrial components. Students will be able to strengthen their understanding of a number of related technologies, including artificial vision, power electronics, automatic storage and retrieval, sensors, and wiring.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Recognize advanced manufacturing theories.
Prerequisite: FMM 131B with a grade of C or higher
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FMM 141B - Mechanical Systems I
Credits: 4
Description
Covered topics include the installation, use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical drive components. The systems are divided into five levels, and each level is further divided into specific topics which deal with the components encountered in the industry. The learning is based on practical, hands-on tasks.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe basic mechanical drive systems.
- Compare belts, chains, and gear drives.
- Demonstrate the use of couplings and shaft alignment.
- Analyze bearings and linear bearings.
- Analyze gaskets, seals, ball screws, clutches, and brakes.
- Evaluate laser alignment, lubrication, and vibration analysis.
Prerequisite: None
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FMM 143B - Mechanical Systems II
Credits: 4
Description
Continuation of FMM 141B . This course covers the installation, use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical drive components covered in Level I in greater detail. There is a stronger concentration of hands-on tasks.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe advanced mechanical drive systems.
- Design a belt, chain, and gear drive system.
- Design a drive system using couplings and shafts.
- Analyze bearings and linear bearings.
- Demonstrate laser alignment, lubrication, and vibration analysis.
Prerequisite: FMM 141B with a grade of C or higher
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FMM 145B - Robotics in the Manufacturing Industry
Credits: 3
Description
This course is designed to teach the theory and techniques of industrial robotics, through the curriculum and hands-on exercises. Topics covered are programming and operation of industrial robotics. Additional topics include automated work cells and computer integrated manufacturing.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe Servo Robot System components.
- Demonstrate robotic movement using articular and/or Cartesian coordinates.
- Design point-to-point and task programs.
- Analyze industrial robotic integration to standard production line systems.
- Demonstrate basic troubleshooting techniques.
Prerequisite: FMM 101B
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FMM 151B - N.C.C.E.R. HVAC
Credits: 5
Description
This course uses HVAC modules from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) that meet the technical skill requirements of individuals working in the HVAC field. Training equipment and troubleshooting activities are correlated to supplement the NCCER curriculum for hands-on practice and technical skills training.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Explain basic HVAC safety requirements.
- Demonstrate knowledge of HVAC equipment, tools, and devices.
- Recognize common HVAC materials.
- Describe the function of air distribution systems.
Prerequisite: FMM 101B
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FMM 153B - HVAC Energy Management
Credits: 4
Description
This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and components of air handling and energy management. Additional topics include manual system control as well as automatic control via a programmable logic controller (PLC).
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe the various components of an HVAC Energy Management system.
- Demonstrate the operation of an energy management system.
- Develop a PLC-based energy management control program.
- Demonstrate basic troubleshooting techniques.
Prerequisite: FMM 101B
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FMM 161B - N.C.C.E.R. Plumbing
Credits: 5
Description
This course uses plumbing modules from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) that meet the technical skill requirements of individuals working in the plumbing field. Training equipment and troubleshooting activities are correlated to supplement the NCCER curriculum for hands-on practice and technical skills training.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Explain basic plumbing safety requirements.
- Demonstrate knowledge of plumbing equipment, tools, and devices.
- Recognize common plumbing materials.
- Describe the function of water distribution systems.
Prerequisite: FMM 101B
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FMM 171B - Internship
Credits: 2
Description
Supervised work experience with selected manufacturing employers. All core classes must be completed with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate safe work practices.
- Apply lean practices in the work environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of troubleshooting techniques.
- Demonstrate proper interpersonal skills in a workplace setting.
Prerequisite: Director or Department Chair approval
May Be Repeated: Up to three (3) times
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FIL 101B - Basics of Filipino I
Credits: 3
Description
A course emphasizing spoken communication. Focus is on speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. A vocabulary of Filipino-English words developed.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Recite the Filipino alphabet.
- Identify sounds, rhythms and basic word order.
- Recite and understand dialogues in colloquial Filipino.
- Transcribe simple phrases as they hear them live and/or recorded.
- Demonstrate mastery of basic Filipino vocabulary
- Describe aspects of Filipino culture.
Prerequisite: None
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FIL 102B - Basics of Filipino II
Credits: 3
Description
A course continuing the development of skills acquired in FIL 101B . Increased fluency and further vocabulary development stressed.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify sounds, rhythms and basic word order.
- Recite and create simple conversations in colloquial Filipino.
- Transcribe simple phrases as they hear them live and/or recorded.
- Demonstrate mastery of basic Filipino vocabulary
- Describe aspects of Filipino culture.
Prerequisite: FIL 101B
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FIL 111 - First Year Filipino I
Credits: 4
Description
The development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Oral emphasis.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Recite the Filipino alphabet and identify sounds, rhythms and basic word order.
- Demonstrate mastery of basic Filipino vocabulary and grammar.
- Conjugate Filipino verbs.
- Recite simple dialogs in colloquial Filipino.
- Transcribe into writing simple phrases as heard live and/or recorded.
- Read simple written material in Filipino.
- Describe aspects of Filipino culture.
Prerequisite: None
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FIL 112 - First Year Filipino II
Credits: 4
Description
A second-semester course designed to continue the development of language skills learned in FIL 111 .
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate mastery of basic Filipino vocabulary and grammar.
- Conjugate additional Filipino verbs.
- Recite and create simple dialogs in colloquial Filipino.
- Transcribe into writing simple phrases as heard live and/or recorded.
- Read simple texts in Filipino.
- Describe aspects of Filipino culture.
Prerequisite: FIL 111
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FT 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
Credits: 3
Description
This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives. FESHE Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe the history and culture of the fire service.
- Differentiate between fire service training and education and explain the value of higher education to the professionalization of the fire service.
- List and describe the major organizations that provide emergency response service and illustrate how they interrelate.
- Define the role of national, state and local support organizations in fire and emergency services.
- Compare and contrast effective management concepts for various emergency situations.
- Perform a minimum of basic arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and apply them to solving problems.
- Develop positive communication and listening skills in human behavior and relationships.
Prerequisite: None
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FT 104 - Nevada Firefighter I
Credits: 3
Description
This course will familiarize the student with the general rules and regulations of fire fighting, use and explanation of forcible entry, protective breathing apparatus, fire streams, first aid, ropes, salvage, fire hose, nozzles and apparatus, ladders, ventilation, inspection, rescue, sprinklers, fire alarms and communications, safety and fire behavior.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe the operations and considerations necessary to control the spread of smoke and fire through various types of structures.
- Identify materials and construction features of doors, windows, roofs, floors, and vertical barriers, and shall define the dangers associated with an emergency.
- Define a fire stream, water hammer, and the proper extinguishment methods for Class A and Class B fires.
- Define the personal protective gear to be used prior to entering a building for fire fighting.
- Identify the need and and apply the operations involved with salvage and overhaul.
Prerequisite: FT 101
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FT 105 - Fire Behavior and Combustion
Credits: 3
Description
This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread and are controlled. FESHE Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify physical properties of the three states of matter.
- Categorize the components of fire.
- Explain the physical and chemical properties of fire.
- Describe and apply the process of burning.
- Discuss various materials and their relationship to fires as fuel.
Prerequisite: None
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FT 109B - Internship in Firefighting
Credits: 1
Description
This course will provide students with work experience and skills sign-offs that meet the National Fire Protection Association’s Firefighter I criteria. This course will make the student eligible to take the Nevada Fire Fighter I exam. Students must have proof of insurance.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Complete the skill sign-off for Fire Fighter I as specified by the National Fire Protection Agency’s Standard 1001 specified in Chapter 2.
Prerequisite: FT 101 and FT 104 ; and EMS 108B
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FT 110 - Basic Wildland Firefighting
Credits: 3
Description
Addresses the basic elements of wildland fire protection, fire behavior, department organization, apparatus and equipment, fire safety and incident command organization.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify the environmental factors of wildland fire behavior that affect the start and spread of wildland fire.
- Describe factors in the environment which could impact safety.
- Describe different types of crew organizations commonly used in initial attacks and extended attacks.
- Identify the symbols, proper usage of an azimith, and application of a map to wildland fire situations.
- Explain the D.E.C.I.D.E. process and list clues for detecting hazardous material.
Prerequisite: None
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FT 121 - Fire Prevention
Credits: 3
Description
This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation. FESHE Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify and describe fire prevention organizations and associations.
- Define laws, rules, regulations, and codes and identify those relevant to fire prevention of the authority having jurisdiction.
- Define the functions of a fire prevention bureau.
- Describe inspection practices and procedures.
- Identify and describe the standards for professional qualifications for Fire Marshal, Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector, Fire and Life Safety Educator, and Fire Investigator.
Prerequisite: None
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FT 125 - Building Construction for Fire Protection
Credits: 3
Description
This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. FESHE Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, buildings codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategy, and tactics.
- Describe different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships.
- Identify the function of each principle structural component in typical building design.
- Differentiate between fire resistance, flame spread, and describe the testing procedures used to establish ratings for each.
- Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety.
Prerequisite: None
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FT 126 - Fire Investigation I
Credits: 3
Description
This course is intended to provide the student with the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene interpretations, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause, preservation of evidence and documentation, scene security, motives of the firesetter, and types of fire causes. FESHE Non-Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify the responsibilities of a firefighter when responding to the scene of a fire, including scene security and evidence preservation.
- Identify key case law decisions that have affected fire investigations.
- Define the common terms used in fire investigations.
- Describe the basic elements of fire dynamics and how they affect cause determination.
- Describe the process of conducting investigations using the scientific method.
Prerequisite: FT 101 and FT 125 ; or Instructor approval
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FT 131 - Hazardous Materials Chemistry
Credits: 3
Description
This course provides basic chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials including recognition, identification, reactivity, transportation, awareness, and health hazards encountered by emergency services. FESHE Non-Core Course. This course qualifies the student to take the State Fire Marshal Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations State Exam.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe the common elements of the Periodic Table.
- Distinguish between elements, compounds, and mixtures.
- Describe the basic chemical and physical properties of gases, liquids, and solids.
- Describe the nine U.S. Department of Transportation hazard classes and their respective divisions.
- Apply guidebooks, MSDS, and other reference materials to determine an initial course of action.
Prerequisite: FT 101 or Instructor approval
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FT 150 - Apparatus and Equipment
Credits: 3
Description
Operation of fire department apparatus and equipment. Driving techniques, traffic laws and restrictions relating to fire apparatus. Construction and maintenance of equipment also stressed.
Student Learning Outcomes
- The student will define the needs analysis for the necessity of an emergency vehicle operators course.
- The student will identify the problems facing the operators of emergency vehicles.
- Given post incident analysis information of an accident scene, the student will be able to describe the importance of emergency vehicle operator training in an accident scene.
- Describe the purpose of the various types of apparatus and equipment used in modern firefighting.
- The student will describe the need for the standard operating procedures in vehicle operations.
Prerequisite: None
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FT 151 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
Credits: 3
Description
This course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems. FESHE Non-Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Apply the application of mathematics and physics to the movement of water in fire suppression activities.
- Identify the design principles of fire service pumping apparatus.
- Analyze community fire flow demand criteria.
- Demonstrate, through problem solving, a through understanding of the principles of forces that affect water at rest and in motion.
- List and describe the various types of water distribution systems.
Prerequisite: FT 101 and MATH 104B ; or Instructor approval
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FT 152 - Legal Aspects of Emergency Services
Credits: 3
Description
This course will address the Federal, State, and local laws that regulate emergency services and include a review of national standards, regulations, and consensus standards. FESHE Non-Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Define the different types of laws.
- Discuss federal, state, and local laws and liabilities applicable to emergency services.
- Explain the purpose of national codes and standards.
- Discuss applicable court decisions that have influenced emergency services.
- Recognize the legal issues and concerns affecting emergency services.
Prerequisite: FT 101 or Instructor approval
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FT 153 - Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services
Credits: 3
Description
This course introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk and hazard evaluation and control procedures for emergency service organizations. FESHE Non-Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe the history of occupational health and safety.
- Identify occupational health and safety programs for industry and emergency services today.
- Compare the difference between standards and regulations.
- Describe the components of risk identification, risk evaluation, and incident management.
- Describe the relevance for safety in the work place including the importance of PPE.
Prerequisite: FT 104 or Instructor approval
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FT 154 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival
Credits: 3
Description
This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services. FESHE Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Define and describe the need for cultural and behavioral change within the emergency services relating to safety, incorporating leadership, supervision, accountability and personal responsibility.
- Describe the need for enhancements of personal and organizational accountability for health and safety.
- Describe and evaluate circumstances that might constitute an unsafe act.
- Describe how technological advancements can produce higher levels of emergency services safety and survival.
- Describe how incorporating the lessons learned from investigations can support cultural change throughout the emergency services.
Prerequisite: FT 101 or Instructor approval
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FT 190 - Fire Instructor
Credits: 3
Description
Topics included are the role of the instructor, preparing instructional objectives, communication skills, use of visual aids, and practice teaching techniques. Meets NFPA Standard 1041, Fire Instructor Training. Those completing the course will be certified as Fire Instructor I by the Nevada State Fire Marshal.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify, from memory, and use the four-step method to instruction as identified in NFPA standard 104, Fire Service Instructor.
- Given a topic, identify the audience and apply activities identified as preparatory in nature.
- Given a topic, identify the methods and aids appropriate to make a presentation for fire service personnel.
- Produce a multimedia presentation given a PowerPoint computer program and fire service related topic.
- Given an appropriate topic, prepare or systematize a skill checklist appropriate to conduct a safe skills activity for application.
- Given a skills checklist on an appropriate topic in the fire service, convert into a valid performance evaluation a written evaluation or test.
Prerequisite: FT 101 and FT 104 ; or Instructor approval
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FT 191 - Introduction to Company Officer
Credits: 3
Description
This is an entry-level course which prepares the students to recognize the fire service company officer’s role. It will examine group dynamics, communication, fire department organizational structure, fire ground and station management. This course partially meets the National Fire Protection Association’s standard for Fire Officer. This course qualifies the student to take the State Fire Officer I exam.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify the company officer’s role in the fire service.
- Identify keys to effective delegation.
- Assign tasks using an in-basket exercise.
- Differentiate between punishment and discipline.
- Describe essential elements of effective communication.
- Distinguish between orders and directives, policies and procedures on a written form.
Prerequisite: FT 101 and FT 104 ; or Instructor approval
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FT 224 - Fire Protection Systems
Credits: 3
Description
This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. FESHE Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe the basic elements of a public water supply system including sources, distribution networks, piping and hydrants.
- Identify the different types and components of sprinkler, standpipe and foam systems.
- Describe the basic components of a fire alarm system.
- Identify the different types of detectors and explain how they detect fire.
- Describe the operation and appropriate application for the different types of portable fire protection systems.
Prerequisite: None
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FT 226 - Fire Investigation II
Credits: 3
Description
This course is intended to provide the student with advanced technical knowledge on the rule of law, fire scene analysis, fire behavior, arson evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation, and courtroom testimony. FESHE Non-Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Interpret a fire scene.
- Describe the procedures for fingerprinting and evidence collection/preservation.
- Describe the procedures for fire scene documentation.
- Describe interviewing techniques.
- Describe the role of the fire investigator in courtroom demeanor and testifying.
Prerequisite: FT 126
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FT 243 - Strategy and Tactics
Credits: 3
Description
This course provides the principles of fire ground control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents. FESHE Non-Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe fire behavior as it relates to strategies and tactics.
- Describe the main components of pre-fire planning and identify steps needed for a pre-fire plan review.
- Identify the basics of building construction and how they interrelate to pre-fire planning and strategy and tactics.
- Describe the significance of fire ground communications.
- Identify the roles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Management System (ICS) as it relates to strategy and tactics.
Prerequisite: FT 101 and FT 104 ; or Instructor approval
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FT 291 - Fire and Emergency Services Administration
Credits: 3
Description
This course introduces the student to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency service, ethics, and leadership from the perspective of the company officer. FESHE Non-Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe the need for effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Identify and explain the concepts of span and control, effective delegation, and division of labor.
- Describe the history of management and supervision methods and procedures.
- Describe the various levels of leadership, roles, and responsibilities within the organization.
- Describe the traits of effective versus ineffective management styles.
Prerequisite: FT 101 or Instructor approval
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FT 298 - Seminar in Fire Management
Credits: 3
Description
Selected topics in Fire Management.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe the function of management in modern fire service organizations.
- Apply problem solving analysis to managerial case studies within a fire department.
- Demonstrate effective managerial techniques to specific organizational situations involved in fire supervision, emergency medical services, and fire prevention.
- Describe the importance of planning, decision making, and leadership in effective fire service management.
Prerequisite: None
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FT 300 - Fire Dynamics
Credits: 3
Description
This course examines the underlying principles involved in structural fire protection systems, building furnishings, and fire protection systems, including water-based fire suppression systems, fire alarm and detection systems, special hazard suppression systems, and smoke management systems. FESHE Non-Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Analyze building structural components for fire endurance and fire resistance.
- Understand the flame spread and smoke production properties of building furnishings and materials.
- Understand the importance and be able to calculate heat release rate for combustibles.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
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FT 301 - Political and Legal Foundations for Fire Protection
Credits: 3
Description
This course examines the legal aspects of the fire service and the political and social impacts of legal issues. This course includes a review of the American legal system and in-depth coverage of legal and political issues involving employment and personnel matters, administrative and operational matters, planning and code enforcement, and legislative and political processes with regard to the fire service. FESHE Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify potential legal and political issues in fire and emergency services.
- Describe legal lessons learned from recent cases, and identify best practices in the fire service to avoid legal liability.
- Analyze and apply legal rules and political issues to manage risk.
- Formulate political and legal conclusions and recommendations based on the analysis.
- Locate and apply recent legal and legislative online resources.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
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FT 302 - Fire and Emergency Services Administration
Credits: 3
Description
This course is designed to be a progressive primer for students who want more knowledge about fire and emergency services administration. The course demonstrates the importance of the following skills necessary to manage and lead a fire and emergency services department through the challenges and changes of the 21st century: persuasion and influence, accountable budgeting, anticipation of challenges and the need for change, and using specific management tools for analyzing and solving problems. A central part of the course focuses on how the leadership of a fire and emergency services department develops internal and external cooperation to create a coordinated approach to achieving the department’s mission. FESHE Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Define and discuss the elements of effective departmental organization.
- Classify what training and skills are needed to establish departmental organization.
- Analyze the value of a community-related approach to risk reduction.
- Outline the priorities of a budget planning document considering the diverse needs of a community.
- Assess the importance of positively influencing community leaders by demonstrating effective leadership.
- Analyze the concept of change and the need to be aware of future trends in fire management.
- Report on the importance of communications technology, fire service networks, and the Internet, when conducting problem-solving analysis and managing trends.
- Understand the national assessment models and their respective approaches to certification.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
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FT 303 - Personnel Management for Fire and Emergency Services
Credits: 3
Description
This course examines relationships and issues in personnel administration and human resource development within the context of fire-related organizations, including personnel management, organizational development, productivity, recruitment and selection, performance management systems, discipline, and collective bargaining. FESHE Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify and explain contemporary personnel management issues.
- Explain potential personnel management issues.
- Classify the collective rules, procedures, laws, and policies that relate to personnel management issues.
- Analyze simple/complex personnel management issues from recruitment to retirement.
- Formulate recommendations and solutions to personnel management issues.
- Explore organizational development and leadership styles and how they relate to personnel relationships.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
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FT 304 - Fire Prevention Organization and Management
Credits: 3
Description
This course examines the factors that shape fire risk and the tools for fire prevention, including risk reduction education, codes and standards, inspection and plans review, fire investigation, research, master planning, various types of influences, and strategies. FESHE Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe aspects of risk reduction education and overall community risk reduction.
- Explain the fundamental aspects of codes and standards, and the inspection and plan review process.
- Describe the fire investigation process and discuss fire prevention research.
- Discuss historical and social influences and describe the master planning process.
- Describe economic and governmental influences on fire prevention.
- Explain the effects of departmental influences on fire prevention programs and activities.
- Discuss strategies for fire prevention.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
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FT 305 - Managerial Issues in Hazardous Materials
Credits: 3
Description
This course presents current issues in management of a department-wide hazardous materials program. It includes issues that are pertinent to officers and managers in public safety departments, including regulations and requirements for hazardous materials (hazmat) preparedness, response, storage, transportation, handling and use, and the emergency response to terrorism threat/incident. Subjects covered include State, local, and Federal emergency response planning, personnel and training, and operational considerations such as determining strategic goals and tactical objectives. FESHE Non-Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Explain and apply local, State, and Federal regulations concerning hazmat.
- Participate in the process of planning, organizing, and training for response to hazmat/terrorist incidents.
- Interpret and act on departmental responsibility for hazmat response preparedness, incident prevention, and incident response.
- Identify and work with representatives of multiple services, levels of government, and organizations in an organized incident-management structure.
- Discuss issues pertaining to terrorism and tactical violence, including terrorism preparedness, response, and planning issues.
- Develop an incident command organizational structure for a hazmat response using the guidelines set forth in the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
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FT 306 - Financial Management for Fire and Emergency Services
Credits: 3
Description
Provides an overview of fiscal administration in the public sector at all levels of government. Introduces students to basic concepts and practices in two key areas: government revenues and budgeting.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify the key concepts involved in public budgeting and finance.
- Recognize different budget formats in the United States and the theories behind them.
- Identify technical elements involved in the budget cycle and public revenues and their associated politics.
- Analyze components of budget leadership and policy learning in the states.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
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FT 400 - Fire Investigation and Analysis
Credits: 3
Description
This course examines the technical, investigative, legal, and social aspects of arson, including principles of incendiary fire analysis and detection, environmental and psychological factors of arson, legal considerations, intervention, and mitigation strategies. FESHE Non-Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a technical understanding of the characteristics and impacts of fire loss and the crime of arson necessary to conduct competent fire investigation and analysis.
- Document the fire scene, in accordance with best practice and legal requirements.
- Analyze the fire scenario utilizing the scientific method, fire science, and relevant technology.
- Analyze the legal foundation for conducting a systematic incendiary fire investigation and case preparation.
- Design and integrate a variety of arson related intervention and mitigation strategies.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
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FT 401 - Fire Protection Structures and Systems
Credits: 3
Description
This course examines the underlying principles involved in structural fire protection systems, building furnishings, and fire protection systems including water-based fire suppressions systems, fire alarm and detection systems, special hazard suppression systems, and smoke management systems. FESHE Non-Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Analyze building structural components for fire endurance and fire resistance.
- Understand the flame spread and smoke production properties of building furnishings and materials.
- Analyze, evaluate, and determine appropriate use for fire detection and alarm systems; water-based fire suppression systems; special hazard fire suppression systems; and smoke management systems, with a sophisticated understanding of how they integrate to function as a complete life safety system.
- Understand the fundamental principles related to structural fire protection, building furnishings, and fire protection systems.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
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FT 402 - Fire Related Human Behavior
Credits: 3
Description
This course presents a study of human behavior in fire and other emergency situations. Students will examine current and past research on human behavior, systems models, life safety education, and building design to determine interactions of these areas in emergency situations. Students will develop an understanding of a best-practice building life safety system as one that combines knowledge in the areas of psychology and sociology joined with engineering and education to produce the best possible outcomes in terms of human survivability in an emergency. FESHE Non-Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge to create a system that integrates human behavior factors into life safety planning and practice.
- Understand how psychology and sociology factors influence behavior.
- Demonstrate how current computer systems modeling functions.
- Locate and analyze current human-related fire research.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
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FT 403 - Disaster Planning and Control
Credits: 3
Description
This course examines concepts and principles of community risk assessment, planning, and response to fires and natural and human-caused disasters, including National Incident Management System–Incident Command Systems (NIMS ICS), mutual aid and automatic response, training and preparedness, communications, civil disturbances, terrorist threats/incidents, hazardous materials planning, mass casualty incidents, earthquake preparedness, and disaster mitigation and recovery. FESHE Non-Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the importance of disaster planning, preparation, and mitigation.
- Evaluate the hazard assessment processes and the role of the firefighter in community disaster planning and recovery.
- Assess hazard response and planning procedures.
- Define the impact of hazard occurrence on community response.
- Define the parameters and effectiveness of an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and its components.
- Differentiate the multilevel agency responsibilities in disaster mitigation.
- Define the relationships between disaster planning, mitigation, and recovery.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
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FT 404 - Analytical Approaches to Public Fire Protection
Credits: 3
Description
This course examines the tools and techniques of rational decision making in fire and emergency services agencies, including data collection, statistics, probability, decision analysis, utility modeling, resource allocation, and cost-benefit analysis. FESHE Non-Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the uses of analytical approaches to rational decision making.
- Differentiate techniques of analysis.
- Select appropriate analytic tools to support critical thinking.
- Discuss how the use of databases, histograms, inferential statistics and probabilities and GIS are used in fire station location planning.
- Apply the 5-step cost-benefit analysis process to justify essential budgetary needs.
- Use linear programming to solve fire department equipment, revenue, facility and personnel issues.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
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FT 405 - Community Risk Reduction for Fire and Emergency Services
Credits: 3
Description
This course provides a theoretical framework for the understanding of the ethical, sociological, organizational, political, and legal components of community risk reduction, and a methodology for the development of a comprehensive community risk reduction plan. FESHE Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Develop and meet risk reduction objectives.
- Identify and develop intervention strategies.
- Implement a risk reduction program.
- Review and modify risk reduction programs.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
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FT 406 - Applications of Fire Research
Credits: 3
Description
This course examines the basic principles of research and methodology for analyzing current fire-related research. The course also provides a framework for conducting and evaluating independent research in the following areas: fire dynamics, fire test standards and codes, fire safety, fire modeling, structural fire safety, life-safety, firefighter health and safety, automatic detection and suppression, transportation fire hazards, risk analysis and loss control, fire service applied research and new trends in fire-related research. FESHE Core Course.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Locate, evaluate, and analyze fire-related research.
- Demonstrate the application of fire research to a research problem related to one of the course topics.
- Conduct a literature review of current research on a fire-related topic.
- Create a fire-related research proposal.
- Design a research plan using one or more qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
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FLCV 100B - Introduction to the Union and Construction Trade
Credits: 1
Description
The socioeconomic history of Unions as well as employability skills are the primary topics in this class.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate familiarity with the Flooring Trade’s place in Labor history.
- Explain the importance of employability skills.
Prerequisite: None
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FLCV 111B - Introduction to the Flooring Trade
Credits: 3
Description
Resilient floor coverings, trim products, adhesives, underlayments, tools and equipment, as the basic materials needed by the floor coverer, are presented.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of trim products, adhesives and underlayments.
- Demonstrate a familiarity with tools and equipment.
- Demonstrate an in depth knowledge of resilient floor coverings.
Prerequisite: None
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FLCV 121B - Floor Installation Process
Credits: 5
Description
Procedures for the preparation of different surfaces are discussed. Installation of sheet goods, laminate and floor tile is also covered.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of surface preparation.
- Demonstrate a familiarity of top set cove base.
- Demonstrate an in depth knowledge of laminated flooring.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of tile layout and installation.
Prerequisite: None
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FLCV 131B - Carpet Installation Process
Credits: 5
Description
Different types of carpeting and installation methods are discussed. Techniques for seaming, pattern match and woven installation are also covered.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate familiarity with the carpet industry.
- Demonstrate familiarity with carpet installation tools and equipment.
Prerequisite: None
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FLCV 141B - Special Floors and Finishes
Credits: 3
Description
Procedures for the installation of safety flooring is discussed. Purpose and maintenance of specialty flooring is also discussed.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of floor preparation for installation of safety flooring.
- Demonstrate specialty flooring maintenance and repair.
Prerequisite: None
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FLCV 170B - OSHA 10
Credits: 0.5
Description
This course provides an overview into 29 CFR 1926 as applied to the Floor Coverers trade. This course places emphasis on OSHA regulations and policies.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify most recognized hazards in the construction field.
- Describe the importance of OSHA regulations.
- Demonstrate the ability to use OHSA manuals.
- Explain the content of a Material Safety Data Sheet.
- Receive their Department of Labor, 10-hour Construction Safety Card.
Prerequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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FLCV 200B - Math for Floor Coverers
Credits: 2
Description
The mathematical concepts from arithmetic, algebra and Pythagorean Theorem are covered. Measuring and estimating job costs are also covered.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate familiarity with safety flooring.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of mathematics, especially fractions, decimals and percentages.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of measurements, especially angles.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of measuring as it applies to floor coverers’ proficiency in estimating.
Prerequisite: None
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FLCV 211B - Drawings (Blueprints) for Floor Coverers
Credits: 2
Description
Aspects of blueprints including terminology, symbols and specifications are discussed. Additional topics include contract documents and construction methods.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading and Interpreting blueprints.
- Demonstrate a proficiency in sketching.
- Demonstrate a proficiency in reading and understanding contract documents.
Prerequisite: None
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FLCV 221B - Safety Awareness
Credits: 4
Description
First aid, CPR and OSHA regulations are discussed in detail. Additional topics include hazardous materials, ergonomics and personal protective equipment.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of OSHA 10 and OSHA 30.
- Demonstrate the ability to provide First Aid, CPR, and AED.
- Demonstrate awareness of power tool safety.
- Demonstrate the proficiency to identify the presence of lead, silica and asbestos.
- Demonstrate an understanding of ergonomics.
Prerequisite: None
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FLCV 231B - Leadership
Credits: 2
Description
Effective leadership skills including organization, planning and job scheduling are discussed. Recognizing personality types and communication methods are also covered.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of a foreman’s responsibilities.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the need to develop communication skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of organizational skills.
Prerequisite: None
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FLCV 240B - First Aid/CPR
Credits: 0.5
Description
This course provides CPR training and first aid instruction as ap-plied to the Floor Coverers trade.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate appropriate First Aid procedures.
- Demonstrate correct CPR procedures.
Prerequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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FLCV 270B - OSHA 30
Credits: 2
Description
This course provides an overview into 29 CFR 1926 as applied to the Floor Coverers trade. This course places emphasis on areas considered hazardous including personal protective equipment, fall protection, hazard awareness, ladders, and scaffolding.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify most recognized hazards in the construction field.
- Describe the Importance of personal protective equipment and fall protection.
- Demonstrate the proper use of ladders and scaffolding.
- Explain the health hazards associated with confined space.
- Receive their Department of Labor, 30-hour Construction Safety Card.
Prerequisite: None
Graded: Pass/Fail
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FLOR 102B - Introduction to Floral Design
Credits: 3
Description
Introductory course covering floral design theory, history, techniques and the skills currently required for employment in the floral design industry. Lab experience covers construction of basic floral products. Successful completion of course offers entry-level employment in field.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Select the correct processing procedure for various floral materials used in retail shops.
- Describe the elements and principles of design.
- Categorize commercially used floral materials into the four form groupings.
- Distinguish color harmonies used in floral design.
- Calculate the retail cost of an arrangement according to the formula given (math component).
- Produce a fresh arrangement based on techniques and principles presented in class, within time limits.
- Demonstrate proper use of tools and equipment.
- Describe daily flower shop routines and procedures.
- Identify flowers and foliage commonly used in the industry.
- Demonstrate proper safety procedures.
- Select and label basic arrangement forms.
- Describe the uses for body flowers and apply to specific situations.
- Construct a multiple unit corsage and boutonniere within time limits, to industry standards.
- Outline the procedures for care, handling and maintenance of green and blooming plants on a retail level.
- Relate the sequence of product flow through and functions of the grower, wholesaler and retailer.
Prerequisite: None
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FLOR 106B - Permanent Botanicals
Credits: 3
Description
Designed to provide the student with theory and lab experience in the use of artificial materials and dried flowers. Emphasis on mechanics and techniques of construction for home interiors, as well as commercial applications. Preservation processes and interiorscapes included.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Follow and adhere to strict safety procedures during lab work.
- Describe at least four (4) trends in interiors for the current year.
- Identify supplies and mechanics used in the production of permanent commercial floral designs and use of each correctly.
- Describe the various drying/preserving methods and techniques used on fresh flowers and foliage.
- Discern the difference between machine manufactured silks and hand wraps.
- Identify the current interior color forecast for the home and office.
- Design and construct many styles of commercial arrangements to industry standards, within time limits.
- Calculate retail cost of completed designs (math component).
- Plan, design and produce a storyboard and a custom permanent design to coordinate with client’s interior décor (human relations).
Prerequisite: FLOR 102B
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FLOR 108B - Event Balloon Sculptures
Credits: 1.5
Description
Course will address the planning, purchasing, construction, installation and strike of large event balloon decor. Arches, themed decor, props and large sculptures will be constructed.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Design balloon décor/sculptures to industry standards.
- Demonstrate safe handling of tools and equipment.
- Calculate specific quantities for a given project and cost out to formula given (math component).
- Plan a proposal for décor for a client to industry standards (human relations).
- Select proper tools, supplies and equipment to complete a job to customer’s specifications.
- Explain the meaning of vocabulary terms used in the industry.
- Select the correct design for a particular venue according to safety criteria, OSHA regulations and fire codes.
Prerequisite: None
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FLOR 115B - Mega-Department Practices
Credits: 3
Description
Addresses workplace practices common to mega-floral settings like those found in resorts and supermarkets. Job application, task analysis and interiorscape planning/installation are covered.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Develop a resume/portfolio for employment.
- Create and complete a group term project according to teamwork guidelines (math).
- Incorporate protocol skills into relations with management/coworkers/guests (human relations).
- Select and apply safety standards for given situations.
- Assess the feasibility of a commercial project.
- Develop themes of conceptualized environments for a client.
- Employ given techniques of protocol when dealing with related professionals (human relations).
- Design and plan aesthetic, mechanically sound and safe plantscapes to a given set of parameters (math).
- Construct large-scale floral projects to industry standards.
Prerequisite: FLOR 102B
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FLOR 202B - Tributes and Traditions
Credits: 3
Description
A study of the effects of international influences on florals. Cultural differences in expression through floral tributes will be explored through customs, practices and traditions of many countries. Retail practices in the handling and styling of floral tributes specific to funerals with cross applications to other situations.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify various common floral tributes.
- Conduct a funeral consultation with appropriate documentation (human relations).
- Prepare a family tribute order.
- Select proper mechanics for a given tribute.
- Explain differences in religious preferences for tributes (human relations).
- Construct, within time limits, various sympathy tributes to industry standards.
- Plan a custom piece from a chosen country with accompanying market sheet and retail pricing (math component).
- Relate proper delivery procedures.
- Explain acceptable practices concerning relations with funeral industry (human relations).
- Translate/interpret customs, practices and traditions of selected countries and cultures as they apply to floral tributes (human relations).
Prerequisite: FLOR 102B
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