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Fire Science
OCCUPATIONAL MAJOR
Curriculum Code No. 2158
This major is primarily designed for job preparedness. Students who are considering transferring to a four-year college should be aware that decisions on transferability of courses are made by the four-year colleges and differ from school to school. Students should contact the Transfer Services Office early in their academic program to determine which courses will transfer to the college of their choice.
Department of Social & Behavioral Science
Founders 210A • Phone (215) 968-8060
The Fire Science Associate Degree Program prepares the student for
a leadership position in the Fire Service. In addition to the courses
that prepare the student to manage a complex emergency scene, the
Fire Science courses in this curriculum provide the student with
technical information on a wide range of topics. Courses such as
Pre-emergency Planning and Computer Assisted Design, Fire Investigation, the
International
Building and Fire Code and Fire Prevention and Fire Safety
Education prepare the student for careers that are directly and indirectly related
to the Fire Service. These careers include working in fire
investigation, code inspection, insurance investigation, fire equipment inspection,
risk analysis and pre-emergency planning. In addition this program
provides individuals already working in the Fire Service, or in a related field,
the opportunity to prepare for promotion while at the same time earning
an Associate Degree.
Degree Course Requirments
| COMP110 |
English Composition I A,E,1 |
3 |
| COMP114 |
Technical Writing E,2 |
3 |
| CHEM101 |
Chemistry A E,3 |
4 |
| MATH110 |
Mathematics for Technology A,E |
3 |
| COMM110 |
Effective Speaking C |
3 |
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Social Perspective B |
3 |
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Cultural Perspective B |
3 |
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Personal Health B |
2 |
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Elective D |
3 |
| INTG285 |
Integration of Knowledge E,4 |
3 |
| FRSC101 |
Firefighting Strategy and Tactics |
3 |
| FRSC102 |
Hazardous Materials |
3 |
| FRSC103 |
Building Construction for the Fire Service |
3 |
| FRSC104 |
The
International
Fire Prevention and Building Code |
3 |
| FRSC105 |
Fire Protection Systems |
3 |
| FRSC106 |
Fire Investigation |
3 |
| FRSC107 |
Pre-emergency Planning and Computer Assisted Design |
3 |
| FRSC108 |
Organization and Management of Emergency Services |
3 |
| FRSC109 |
Fire Service Occupational Safety And Health |
3 |
| FRSC110 |
Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Education |
3 |
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60 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
| First semester |
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| COMP110 |
English Composition I A,E,1 |
3 |
| FRSC103 |
Building Construction for the Fire Service. |
3 |
| FRSC104 |
The
International
Fire Prevention and Building Code |
3 |
| MATH110 |
Mathematics for Technology I E |
3 |
| COMM110 |
Effective Speaking C |
3 |
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15 |
| Second Semester |
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| FRSC108 |
Organization and Management of Emergency Services |
3 |
| FRSC109 |
Fire Service Occupational Safety & Health |
3 |
| FRSC110 |
Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Education |
3 |
| COMP114 |
Technical Writing E,2 |
3 |
| CHEM101 |
Chemistry A E,3 |
4 |
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16 |
| Third Semester |
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| FRSC101 |
Firefighting Strategy and Tactics |
3 |
| FRSC102 |
Hazardous Materials |
3 |
| FRSC105 |
Fire Protection Systems |
3 |
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Social Perspective B |
3 |
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Cultural Perspectives B |
3 |
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15 |
| Fourth Semester |
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| FRSC106 |
Fire Investigation |
3 |
| FRSC107 |
Pre-emergency Planning and Computer Assisted Design |
3 |
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Personal Health B |
2 |
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Elective D |
3 |
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Integration of Knowledge 4 |
3 |
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14 |
A Placement testing required
B Consult approved list.
C Satisfies Creative Expression
D Pre-college level courses do not meet this requirement.
E Course requires prerequisite.
1 Satisfies College Writing, Level I
2 Satisfies College Writing, Level II
3 Satisfies College Level Math or Science
4 Satisfies Writing Intensive Requirement
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