Course Descriptions FIRE-108
2 units
FIRE-149
Fire Investigation IA
LEC 32-36
Occupational Internship: Fire Technology
Provides information for determining causes of fire (accidental, suspicious and incendiary); types of fires, related laws, introduction to arson and incendiaries; recognizing and preserving evidence; interviewing witnesses and suspects; arrest and detention procedures; court procedures and giving court testimony. Prerequisite: None. Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in FIRE-101 or current employment as a firefighter. Transfers to CSU only
FIRE-109
3 units
Fundamentals of Fire Protection and Equipment
LEC 48-54
This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers. This course is intended for students pursuing a certificate or degree in Fire Technology. Prerequisite: FIRE101 (with a grade of C or better). Transfers to CSU only
FIRE-299 Special Projects: Fire Technology
3 units LEC 48-54
Transfers to CSU only
This course provides the student with the fundamentals of fire department organization, management, and resources, and the use of those resources to control various emergencies. Prerequisite/Corequisite: FIRE-101 (with a grade of C or better). Transfers to CSU only
French
3 units LEC 48-54
This course studies the components of building construction that relate to fire safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at fires. The development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in relationship to past fires in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. Prerequisite: None. Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in FIRE101 or be a volunteer or career firefighter. Transfers to CSU only
FIRE-117 Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational
1 unit LEC 16-18
This course provides public safety workers and potential public safety workers who are likely first responders with an improved capability to respond to Hazardous Materials events in a safe and competent manner, within typical resource and capability limitations at the operational level. This course applies toward a certificate or degree in Fire Technology. Prerequisite: None. Transfers to CSU only
FIRE-121
3 units
Fundamentals of Wild Land Fire Fighting
LEC 48-54
This course provides fundamental information on all aspects of wild land fire fighting including wild land fire safety, fire behavior, and the incident command system and resource usage. The course also describes new advances in technology used in wild land fire suppression such as fire-blocking gels and the use of GPS. Prerequisite: None. Recommended Preparation: Students should have taken or be currently enrolled in Fire 101 or be a volunteer or career firefighter. Transfers to CSU only
1-3 units IS 16-54
Students with previous course work in the program may do special projects that involve research and special study. The actual nature of the project must be determined in consultation with the supervising instructor. May be taken 3 times for credit. Prerequisite: Previous Fire Technology classes; a contract must be completed with the instructor prior to enrollment.
Fundamentals of Fire Service Operations
Building Construction for Fire Protection
OI 16-72
The purpose of this course is to enable eligible students to include supervised on-the-job training as an integral part of the total college educational program.This is accomplished through a planned program of learning experiences, which combines academic and vocational learning at school with new learning experiences on the job in an occupational setting. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: Each student must be enrolled for the full semester and complete 7 units (including the occupational internship) or be enrolled in the Alternative Plan. A training agreement must be completed prior to registration. Please refer to the Occupational Internship Student Handbook for specific information. Transfers to CSU only
FIRE-110
FIRE-115
1-4 units
FREN-051
2 units
Conversational French I
LEC 32-36
This is an introductory course for non-native speakers of French in which the student learns to converse orally on a variety of everyday topics. Offered as credit/no-credit only. Prerequisite: None. Not transferable
FREN-052
2 units
Elementary French Conversation II
LEC 32-36
This course presents a continuation of skills learned in French 051. Offered as credit/no-credit only. Prerequisite: FREN-051 (with a grade of C or better) or one year of high school French. Not transferable
FREN-101
5 units
Elementary French I
LEC 80-90
This course introduces students to French language and culture. Students will learn basic grammar and vocabulary while studying pronunciation rules through oral and written practice. Students will also study basic aspects of French culture and civilization. Prerequisite: None. Recommended Preparation: College level reading skills shown by assessment test results or completion of ENGL-064 with a grade of C or higher. AA/AS General Education: C--Transfers to both UC/CSU--IGETC Area(s): 6A--CSU Area(s): C2--
FREN-102
5 units
Elementary French II
LEC 80-90
A continuation of FREN-101, this course introduces students to more grammar and vocabulary, with an emphasis on oral and written communication. Students will also study francophone culture and civilization in more depth. Prerequisite: FREN-101 (with a grade of C or better) or two years of high school French. AA/AS General Education: C--Transfers to both UC/CSU--IGETC Area(s): 3B, 6A--CSU Area(s): C2--
Mt. San Jacinto College 2007-2008 Catalog
279