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[email protected] SPRING 2022 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the online schedule on CLASS-Web to access course section details and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. FST 2 PRINCIPLES OF FIRE SAFETY 3.0 Units 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; assessing fire dangers and handling common fire situations; risk abatement and personal preparation for unforeseen fire emergencies; roles and responsibilities in educating the public on fire safety; development of a survival attitude using problem-solving techniques for increased situational awareness and self-reliance in an emergency. FST 3 FIRE BEHAVIOR AND COMBUSTION 3.0 Units Theory and fundamentals of why fires start, spread, and are controlled. An in-depth study of fire chemistry and fire physics, characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents, and fire control techniques. FST 4 FIRE PREVENTION 3.0 Units Provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include history and philosophy of fire prevention and organization, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use and applications fire codes and standards, plans review, fire inspections, identification and correction of fire hazards, fire and life safety education, and and fire investigation. Strongly Recommended: FST 1 with a minimum grade of C FST 5 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 3.0 Units This course provides information relating to the features of design, and operations of fire alarm systems, water-based suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems and water supply for fire protection, smoke and thermal detection systems. Installation, testing and maintenance of automatic or manual protection systems and water supply for sprinkler and standpipe systems and portable fire extinguishers. FST 6 CONSTRUCTION FIRE PROTECTION 3.0 Units This course provides the components of building construction related to fire 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 fire and collapse emergencies. Development and evolution of building and fire codes will be studied in their relationship to past fires and collapses in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. Strongly Recommended: FST 1 with a minimum grade of C FST 7 FIRE SERVICE CONDITIONING 1.0 Units This course is an introduction to the components of physical fitness development and conditioning, with an emphasis in preparing students for the physical agility performance and testing standards required of “Emergency First Responder” Candidates entering into Police or Fire Academies. Students will be presented instruction on proper warm-up and stretching techniques, how to maintain and develop the components of fitness through increased muscular strength and muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance and recovery, and increased flexibility and balance. Students will be introduced to Circuit Training and will also receive skills instruction on various testing parameters of the Nationally approved and recognized Certified Physical Agility Test (CPAT). Students will additionally receive instruction on various “Tools of the Trade” (i.e., Ladder Fire Hose, SCBA) for developing proper skills in handling, lifting, and carrying techniques as well as developing cardio-respiratory control and aerobic conditioning while wearing a “Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus” (SCBA) under conditions of physical exertion. FST 12 ACADEMY- FIREFIGHTER 1 AND 2 17.0 Units This course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the entry- level firefighter to perform structural suppression activities, wildland fire suppression activities and hazardous materials mitigation and containment activities. This course covers topics in both Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 in accordance with the California State Fire Marshall 2019 Curriculum. Prerequisite: EMS 30 with a minimum grade of C, or A valid State of California EMT or PARAMEDIC license issued by the CA EMSA, and FST 1 with a minimum grade of C or FST 7 with a minimum grade of C, or A valid CPAT (Candidate Physical Agility Test) or a BIDDLE (Firefighter Physical Agility) test also meets this Prerequisite. FRENCH FREN 1B ELEMENTARY FRENCH 5.0 Units This is the second semester of the introductory level course and will enable students to continue to learn to speak, read and write elementary level French as well as to understand the spoken language. Students are introduced to concepts of grammar, vocabulary, and verb tenses in a variety of auditory, visual and written contexts. Prerequisite: FREN 1A with a minimum grade of C or appropriate skill level demonstrated through the assessment process. GEOGRAPHY GEOG 1 INTRO TO PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 3.0 Units This course is a spatial study of the Earth’s dynamic physical system and processes. Topics include: Earth-sun geometry, weather, climate, water, landforms, soil, and the biosphere with emphasis on spatial characteristics, change over time, interactions between environmental components, and human-environment interactions. Tools of geographic inquiry are also briefly covered; they include maps, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). GEOG 1L INTRO. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY LAB 1.0 Units This course is designed to provide supplemental exercises in topics covered in physical geography lecture. Lab experience will include map analysis and interpretation, weather prognostication, landform processes and evolution, tectonics, biogeography, and habitat analysis. Prerequisite: GEOG 1 with a minimum grade of C (may be taken concurrently) GEOG 2 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY 3.0 Units The course is a study of diverse human populations, their cultural origins, diffusion and contemporary spatial expressions. Topics include: demography, languages and religions, urbanization and landscape and religions, urbanization and landscape modification, political units and nationalism, and economic systems and development. GEOG 5 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY 3.0 Units Survey of the world’s culture regions and nations as interpreted by geographers, including physical, cultural, and economic features. Emphasis on spatial and historical influences on population growth, transportation networks, and natural environments. Identification and importance of the significant features of regions. GEOG 8 INTRO TO ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE 3.0 Units Introduction to the Earth’s atmosphere: topics include atmospheric structure and composition, solar radiation and energy balances, temperature, seasonal changes, atmospheric moisture, clouds and fog, precipitation, air pressure, winds, air masses and fronts, cyclones, weather forecasting, climate and climate change. GEOG 15 INTRODUCTION TO GIS 3.0 Units Study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) science and its applications to spatial data management. Identification and acquisition of GIS data. Assessment of vector and raster systems,