2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 25, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course descriptions are arranged alphabetically by the course prefix codes as listed below. For the purpose of brevity, course descriptions do not follow traditional rules of grammar and may consist of sentence fragments. 

 

Environmental Science

  
  • ENVS 3370 - Ecology of Sustainability


    Prerequisite: BIOL 3320  This course focuses on the ecological underpinnings of the sustainable use of the earth's ecosystems and biotic resources (such as fisheries, timber harvesting, agricultural systems), and the ecological understanding needed to make ecological systems sustainable. These topics are considered within the framework of historical changes to ecosystems and the biosphere, their current status and how the science of ecology is being used in efforts to make ecological systems sustainable. 3 credits
  
  • ENVS 4500 - Environmental Geoscience with Lab


    Prerequisite: MATH 1115  or permission of instructor. Study of the geological systems important in understanding the causes of and solutions to environmental problems. Includes basic geological principles, examination of natural hazards, their causes and mitigation, and mineral, energy, and water resources. Laboratories include practical exercises, data collection, problem-solving, and case histories. Some weekend field trips may be required. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • ENVS 4502 - Environmental Effects of Pollutants


    Prerequisites: BIOL 3320 , ENVS 4500  The demonstrated and suspected effects of air, water, and other pollutants on natural systems and on human welfare. Methods of studying effects. Some weekend field trips, or acceptable alternative, required. 3 credits
  
  • ENVS 4521 - Hydrology


    Prerequisite: Any one of the following: a college-level course in physics, geology, hydraulics, or limnology or permission of instructor. Lectures cover basic hydrologic theory including nature and chemical behavior of water, precipitation and evapotranspiration, interception, surface water, ground water, water supply and treatment, and water law. Other topics may include irrigation, flood control karst hydrology, and water chemistry. Required labs cover field measurement, sampling, and problem-solving techniques. Some weekend fieldwork required. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • ENVS 4525 - Geomorphology


    EN 500 OR EN 600 Prerequisite: EN 500/600 or a previous college-level course in physical geology or geography or permission of instructor. Study of landforms and the processes that produce them including the operation of erosional and depositional processes in a variety of geologic settings (fluvial, coastal, glacial, periglacial, karst, and arid). Also covers relationship of landforms and processes to the solution of environmental problems. Lectures cover processes and laboratories focus on landform recognition and geomorphic process interpretation using maps and aerial photographs. Two required field trips (one 2-day and one 2 1/2-day) with shared transportation and costs. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • ENVS 4526 - Lab ENVS 4525


    LAB ENVS 4525  0 credits
  
  • ENVS 4527 - Soil Science


    Prerequisite: ENVS 4500  or EN 600 or a previous college-level course in physical geology/geography or permission of instructor Properties, occurrence, and management of soil as a natural resource. Covers the chemistry, physics, morphology, and mineralogy of soils and their genesis and classification. Soil properties will be related to their role in environmental problem solving and decision making. 3 credits
  
  • ENVS 4533 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: ENVS 4500  or a previous, college-level geology course AND permission of instructor. This course will consist of an intensive, 11-day study of the geology and hydrogeology of San Salvador Island, Bahamas. It will be held at the Gerace Research Center. San Salvador is the site of Columbus' first landfall in the New World. It has beautiful reefs, a jungle interior, and an interesting culture. The island presents, in a karst setting, a wide variety of geologic and hydrogeologic features for study. The first four days of the course will be spent on group field trips to view these features and the last five days will be devoted to independent projects related to water supply, fresh-salt ground water relationships, or karst hydrogeology. There will be evening lectures on the island's geology, karst features, hydrology, reef biology, culture, and history presented by researchers from a variety of institutions. A research paper on the project, due in by the end of the term, will be required. One class meeting will be held prior to departure, at a time to be arranged. The cost of room, board, on-island transportation, insurance, departure taxes, and round-trip airfare to San Salvador from Fort Lauderdale, Florida will be announced. Travel to Fort Lauderdale is the student's responsibility. Contact Dr. R. Laurence Davis, Professor of Environmental Sciences, at (203) 932-7108 or rldavis@newhaven.edu for more information. 3 credits
  
  • ENVS 4534 - Environmental Education Instructor Clinic


    Prerequisite: any one of the following: a college-level course in geology, biology, ecology, or science education or permission of the instructor. A course about teaching environmental education and natural history topics that will be conducted in the field. Students will receive intensive field training in natural history and a variety of environmental education instruction techniques. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
  
  • ENVS 4540 - Intro to Geographical Info Systems


    Survey of GIS technology, research, and applications in natural resource management, environmental assessment, urban planning, business, marketing and real estate, law enforcement, public administration, and emergency preparedness. Includes critical evaluation, case studies, and computer demonstrations. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
  
  • ENVS 4541 - GIS Techniques and Applications I


    Prerequisites: working knowledge of PC-based computing and consent of instructor/program coordinator. First of a two-course sequence on GIS technology and applications. Laboratory exercises using both raster- and vector-based GIS systems. Hardware and software components of GIS; data acquisition, input, and manipulation; cartographic output; report generation. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
  
  • ENVS 4542 - GIS Techniques and Applications II


    Prerequisite: ENVS 4541  or consent of instructor. Second of a two-course sequence on GIS technology and applications. Laboratory exercises using both raster- and vector-based GIS systems. Advanced GIS techniques; spatial analysis and modeling for a variety of applications (e.g., environmental science, business, planning); development of GIS systems. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
  
  • ENVS 4543 - Advanced Applications of GIS


    Prerequisite: EN 642 or consent of instructor. Prerequisite: EN 542 or consent of instructor. Application of advanced GIS techniques to environmental assessment and management constructed around a real-world project from a government agency or non-profit organization. Students will collaborate to design and implement the complete GIS application. Definition of project goals, special project needs, and steps necessary for successful completion. Laboratory fee; 3 credit hours. 3 credits
  
  • ENVS 4590 - Special Topics


    Prerequisites depend on the specific course content. Essentially, the course is a study of selected field studies, projects, and/or occasional trips of special interest. 1-4 credit hours. 3 credits
  
  • ENVS 4593 - Honors Thesis: Environmental Engineering


    Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3.00 credits
  
  • ENVS 4598 - Internship


    Prerequisite: permission of advisor. An opportunity for field/work experience under the supervision of a faculty advisor. 3 credits
  
  • ENVS 4599 - Independent Study


    Prerequisites: environmental science major, consent of the department. Weekly conferences with advisor. Three hours of work per week required per credit hour. Opportunity for the student, under the direction of a faculty member, to explore an area of personal interest. A written report of the work carried out is required. 1-6 credit hours; maximum of 6. 3 credits

Finance

  
  • FINC 1123 - Personal Finance


    Prerequisite: MATH 1109  or equivalent. This course covers finance concepts and techniques as they apply to the day to day management of personal finances.  Students will learn how to set personal financial goals and the skills to achieve those goals. Topics include the time value of money, cash budgeting, retirement planning, home and auto purchases, education planning, estate planning, tax planning, investing (in bonds, stocks, and mutual funds), insurance, etc. The course employs MS Excel, financial planning software, and online applications in all topic areas.
      3 credits
  
  • FINC 2213 - Business Finance


    Prerequisites: ACCT 1101 , ECON 1133 , and QANL 2216 . An introduction to the principles of financial management and the impact of financial markets and institutions on that managerial function. An analytic emphasis will be placed on the tools and techniques of the investment, financing, and dividend decision. In addition, the institutional aspects of financial markets, including a description of financial instruments, will be developed. The course will be structured such that two hours per week will be devoted to lecture and one hour will consist of a hands-on application.  3 credits
  
  • FINC 2214 - Lab FINC 2213


    LAB FINC 2213  0 credits
  
  • FINC 3314 - Principles of Real Estate


    Prerequisite: FINC 2213  An introduction to the fundamentals of real estate practice and the essentials of the various aspects of the real estate business. Emphasis will be placed on brokerage, mortgage financing, investments, management, and valuation relative to commercial and industrial real estate. 3 credits
  
  • FINC 3327 - Risk and Insurance


    Prerequisite: FINC 2213  An examination and evaluation of risk in business affairs and the appropriate methods for handling it from the viewpoint of the business firm. Emphasis will be placed on, and extended consideration devoted to, the various forms of insurance coverage. 3 credits
  
  • FINC 3330 - Investment Analysis and Management


    Prerequisite: FINC 2213  An analysis of the determinants of valuation for common stocks, preferred stocks, bonds, convertible bonds and preferred stock, stock warrants, and puts and calls. Emphasis will be placed on the analytic techniques of security analysis, portfolio analysis, and portfolio selection. 3 credits
  
  • FINC 3341 - Fin Decision Mkg


    Prerequisite: FINC 3330  An examination of the conceptual foundations underlying portfolio theory, capital market theory, and firm financial decision making. Emphasis will be placed on an integrated analysis of firm financial decision making under varying conditions of certainty and capital market perfections. 3 credits
  
  • FINC 3345 - Financial Institutions and Markets


    Prerequisite: FINC 2213  (may be taken concurrently). An examination of the relationship between the financial system and the level, growth, and stability of economic activity. Emphasis will be placed on the theory, structure, and regulation of financial markets and institutions, coupled with the role of capital market yields as the mechanism that allocates savings to economic investment. 3 credits
  
  • FINC 3371 - Financing a New Business


    Prerequisite: FINC 2213  This course covers the financing requirements for a new business start-up. Students will learn the process of evaluating a venture and structuring the deal for raising money to finance the business. 3 credits
  
  • FINC 4425 - International Finance


    Prerequisite: FINC 2213  An introduction to the theory and determination of foreign exchange rates, mechanisms of adjustment to balance of payments disturbance, fixed vs. flexible exchange rates. The international reserve supply mechanism and proposals for reform of the international monetary system. 3 credits
  
  • FINC 4429 - Corporate Financial Management


    Prerequisite: FINC 2213  A comprehensive analysis of the structure of optimal decisions relative to the functional areas of corporate financial decision making. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the applications and limitations of decision models for the investment, financing, and dividend decisions of the corporation. Topics include firm valuation, capital budgeting, risk analysis, cost of capital, capital structure, and working capital management. 3 credits
  
  • FINC 4450 - Special Topics


    Prerequisites: FINC 2213 , junior-level standing unless otherwise specified in course schedule description, and instructor or finance coordinator approval. In-depth coverage of a selected topic in finance. 3 credits
  
  • FINC 4451 - Special Topics


    Prerequisites: FINC 2213 , junior-level standing unless otherwise specified in course schedule description, and instructor or finance coordinator approval. In-depth coverage of a selected topic in finance. 3 credits
  
  • FINC 4452 - Special Topics


    Prerequisites: FINC 2213 , junior-level standing unless otherwise specified in course schedule description, and instructor or finance coordinator approval. In-depth coverage of a selected topic in finance. 3 credits
  
  • FINC 4453 - Special Topics


    Prerequisites: FINC 2213 , junior-level standing unless otherwise specified in course schedule description, and instructor or finance coordinator approval. In-depth coverage of a selected topic in finance. 3 credits
  
  • FINC 4454 - Special Topics


    Prerequisites: FINC 2213 , junior-level standing unless otherwise specified in course schedule description, and instructor or finance coordinator approval. In-depth coverage of a selected topic in finance. 3 credits
  
  • FINC 4455 - Special Topics


    Prerequisites: FINC 2213 , junior-level standing unless otherwise specified in course schedule description, and instructor or finance coordinator approval. In-depth coverage of a selected topic in finance. 3 credits
  
  • FINC 4456 - Special Topics


    Prerequisites: FINC 2213 , junior-level standing unless otherwise specified in course schedule description, and instructor or finance coordinator approval. In-depth coverage of a selected topic in finance. 3 credits
  
  • FINC 4457 - Special Topics


    Prerequisites: FINC 2213 , junior-level standing unless otherwise specified in course schedule description, and instructor or finance coordinator approval. In-depth coverage of a selected topic in finance. 3 credits
  
  • FINC 4458 - Special Topics


    Prerequisites: FINC 2213 , junior-level standing unless otherwise specified in course schedule description, and instructor or finance coordinator approval. In-depth coverage of a selected topic in finance. 3 credits
  
  • FINC 4459 - Special Topics


    Prerequisites: FINC 2213 , junior-level standing unless otherwise specified in course schedule description, and instructor or finance coordinator approval. In-depth coverage of a selected topic in finance. 3 credits
  
  • FINC 4593 - Honors Thesis: Finance


    Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3.00 credits
  
  • FINC 4597 - Practicum


    Prerequisites: FI 213 Prerequisites: FI 213 and senior standing. A course of study designed especially for the supervised practical application of previously studied theory in a group setting. Done under the supervision of a faculty sponsor and coordinated with a business organization. 3 credits
  
  • FINC 4598 - Internship


    Prerequisite: FINC 2213   On-the-job learning in selected organizations in areas related to the student's major. 1-3 credits
  
  • FINC 4599 - Independent Study


    Prerequisites: FINC 2213  The student undertakes independent research in finance under supervision of an instructor. The topic and meetings will be coordinated with the instructor. Research findings are presented in a formal paper. 3 credits

Forensic Science

  
  • FORS 2200 - Professional Practices in Forensic Science


    This course will be a series of lectures exposing the student to an overview of the scientific disciplines and a discussion of the basic analytical laboratory and problem solving skills necessary in forensic science. 1 credits
  
  • FORS 2204 - Forensic Photography w/Lab


    Introduction to basic techniques, material, and other aspects of crime scene photographs. Theory and practice of photographic image formation and recordings. Laboratory exercises with emphasis on homicide, sex offenses, arson, and accident photograph techniques. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 2215 - Introduction to Forensic Science


    No working knowledge of science is required. Topics include the recognition, identification, individualization, and evaluation of physical evidence such as hairs, fibers, chemicals, narcotics, blood, semen, glass, soil, fingerprints, documents, firearms, and tool marks. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 2216 - Intro Forensic Science for Majors


    A working knowledge of science is required. Topics include the recognition, identification, individualization, and evaluation of physical evidence such as hairs, fibers, chemicals, narcotics, blood, semen, glass, soil, fingerprints, documents, firearms, and tool marks. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 2227 - Fingerprints with Lab


    Prerequisite: FORS 2215  or FORS 2216 . The genetic and mathematical theory relating to fingerprints, chemical and physical methods used in developing latent fingerprints, and major systems of fingerprint classification. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 2250 - Criminal Investigation, Forensic Science & Society (Honors)


    Prerequisites: None, however, this course is restricted to Honors-Program students only. This Honors Program course involves a detailed analysis of several major criminal investigations and how societies' opinions and expectations influenced the investigation and outcome of each case. We will discuss how these cases influenced citizens' feelings about their country and the criminal justice system that either served or failed them during each of these historic events. The use of films will be incorporated to better understand societies' perspectives and reflections. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 3300 - Forensic Microscopy


    The theory and techniques of optical microscopy required to use the microscope for evidence detection, analysis, and evaluation. Microscopical methods of analysis and polarized light microscopy will be covered in lecture and laboratory. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 3303 - Forensic Science Lab for Non-Majors


    Prerequisite: FORS 2215  Specific examination of topics and laboratory testing procedures introduced in FORS 2215 . In the classroom, laboratory procedures are outlined and discussed. Identification and individualization of evidence, casting of hairs and fibers for microscopic identification, electrophoretic separation of blood enzymes. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 3325 - Forensic Pathology


    Prerequisite: FORS 2216 . An introduction to the procedures and techniques for investigation of questioned death and identification of deceased persons, including autopsy technique, understanding od post mortem changes, odontological identification techniques, and anthropological approaches. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 4403 - Forensic Biology with Laboratory


    Co-requisite: BIOL 3306  and permission of the forensic science faculty. In-depth examination of blood grouping procedures for red cells antigens, isoenzymes, and serum proteins; identification and typing of body fluids and their stains; collection, processing, and handling of biological materials in casework. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • FORS 4404 - Criminalistics with Laboratory


    Prerequisite: Permission of the forensic science faculty. In-depth examination of several subjects in modern criminalistics, including hair and fiber analysis and comparison, arson accelerants and explosive residues, glass comparisons, and forensic chemistry. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • FORS 4415 - Crime Scene Investigation


    Prerequisite: FORS 2215  or FORS 2216 . A study of the methods and techniques of scientific crime scene investigation, documentation and recognition of physical evidence, collection, and crime scene reconstruction. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 4416 - Seminar in Forensic Science


    Prerequisite: FORS 2215  or FORS 2216 . An examination and evaluation of current issues in the scientific analysis of physical evidence in criminal investigations. Individual and group activities relating to professional practices of forensic science and the criminal justice system. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 4450 - Special Topics


    A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 4451 - Special Topics


    A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 4452 - Special Topics


    A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 4453 - Special Topics


    A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 4454 - Special Topics


    A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 4455 - Special Topics


    A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 4456 - Special Topics


    A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 4457 - Special Topics


    A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 4458 - Special Topics


    A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 4459 - Special Topics


    A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 4498 - Research Project


    Prerequisite: consent of the department chair. The student carries out an original research project in a forensic science setting and reports the findings. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 4502 - Forensic Science Internship


    Prerequisite: junior/senior standing. Provides academically supervised, real-world experience for forensic science majors. The internship usually constitutes the only practical experience in an actual casework lab that students have during the forensic science program, and it provides a valuable asset to the student in the job market. 3 credits
  
  • FORS 4593 - Honors Thesis


    Students in this course will complete their Honors Thesis in consultation with their Honors Thesis advisor. 3.00 credits
  
  • FORS 4599 - Independent Study


    Prerequisite: consent of department chair. An opportunity for the student, under the direction of a faculty member, to explore and acquire competence in a special area of interest. 1-3 credit hours.

French

  
  • FREN 1101 - Elementary French I


    Stresses pronunciation, aural and reading comprehension, basic conversation, and the fundamental principles of grammar. 3 credits
  
  • FREN 1102 - Elementary French II


    Prerequisite: FREN 1101  Stresses pronunciation, aural and reading comprehension, basic conversation, and the fundamental principles of grammar. 3 credits
  
  • FREN 2201 - Intermediate French I


    Prerequisite: FR 102 Prerequisites: FR 101, FR 102 or equivalent. Stresses the reading comprehension of modern prose texts and a review of grammar necessary for this reading. Students are encouraged to do some reading in their own areas of interest. 3 credits
  
  • FREN 2202 - Intermediate French II


    Prerequisite: FR 201 Prerequisites: FR 101, FR 102 or equivalent. Stresses the reading comprehension of modern prose texts and a review of grammar necessary for this reading. Students are encouraged to do some reading in their own areas of interest. 3 credits
  
  • FREN 4450 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits
  
  • FREN 4451 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits
  
  • FREN 4452 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits
  
  • FREN 4453 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits
  
  • FREN 4454 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits
  
  • FREN 4455 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits
  
  • FREN 4456 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits
  
  • FREN 4457 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits
  
  • FREN 4458 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits
  
  • FREN 4459 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of French. 3 credits
  
  • FREN 4599 - Independent Study


    Prerequisite: consent of faculty member and department chair. Opportunity for the student, under the direction of a faculty member, to explore an area of interest. This course must be initiated by the student. 3 credits

Fire Science

  
  • FIRE 1102 - Principles Fire Science Technology


    This course provides an overview of 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; and life safety initiatives. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 1106 - Emergency Scene Operations


    The responsibilities and operating modes of officers commanding fire department units, including engine, ladder, and rescue companies. A basic study of the Incident Command System and its application. Initial evaluation of the problems confronting first responding units. Outline of particular problems encountered in various types of occupancies, buildings, and situations. Stress on safety of the operating forces as well as of the public. Standpipe and sprinkler system utilization. Overhauling operations. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 1141 - Foundations of EMS Systems


    This course will provide an overview of the design and operation of Emergency Medical Service systems, delivery of services, and the echelons of care. The history of EMS, the interface of public and private organizations, and review of the various personnel who comprise these systems and the essential role they play will be examined in relation to their impact on the health-care delivery system. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2200 - Fundamentals of Fire Protection Engineering


    Prerequisites: MATH 1117  , CHEM 1115  , EASC 1107  , and ENGL 1105  ; or consent of department. This course provides an introduction to the field of fire protection engineering through a survey of combustion phenomenon, the methods of fire detection, and the theories of fire suppression. Students examine the impact of fires on buildings and human response to fires. Fire protection through design and codes are also introduced. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2201 - Fire Chemistry and Physics with Lab


    Prequisites: FIRE 2200 FIRE 1102  and  CHEM 1105  and CHEM 1106 , or CHEM 1115  and CHEM 1117  as required by a specific major. This course explains the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and how they are controlled. The course includes an examination of the chemical requirements for combustion, the chemistry of fuels and explosive mixtures, the various methods of stopping combustion, and an analysis of the properties affecting fire behavior. 4 credits
  
  • FIRE 2203 - Risk Management & Insurance for Fire Science


    Provides a working knowledge of the property and casualty insurance industry with an emphasis on property and liability coverages. The basic fire insurance policy is studied in depth. Methods of rating buildings to promulgate a property insurance rate. Various methods of estimating the replacement cost and actual cash value of buildings are practiced. The concept of HPR (Highly Protected Risk) is studied. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2204 - Fire Investigation I


    This course will 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 fire setter, and types of fire causes.
      3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2205 - Fire Prot Hydraulics & Water Supply


    Prerequisite: FIRE 1102 ,  MATH 1127 . 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.  A study of the fundamentals of water supply including the quantity of pressure needed to provide adequate fire protection, the ability of the existing water system to provide fire protection, and general principles of fire suppression systems. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2207 - Fire Prevention


    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. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2208 - Instructor Methodology


    A study of the methods and techniques of teaching fire safety and security to public safety and industrial employees. The use and development of visual aids. Actual teaching demonstrations and practice. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2209 - Occupational Safety and Health for the Fire Service


    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. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2210 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival


    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. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2211 - Fire Protection Fluids I


    Prerequisite: FIRE 2200  or consent of department. This course presents students with the application of hydraulics calculation in the design of water-based fire protection systems. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of fluids and fluid movement. Static and dynamic fluid problems, with an emphasis on fire protection systems, will be studied. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2213 - Introduction to Fire Inspection and Plans Examination


    This course introduces students to the competencies related to fire inspections and plan examination of new and existing occupancies.  Students are provided with an overview of building construction and occupancy classifications, fire detection and suppression systems, electrical and HVAC hazards, hazardous materials handling and storage, and inspection procedures and skills such as reporting writing and record keeping.  Students are provided with the basics in plan review and field verifications.  Fire Inspection competencies will be based on NFPA 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2215 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Service Administration


    Prerequisite: FIRE 1102  . 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. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2225 - Egress and Life Safety Analysis


    Prerequisite: FIRE 2200  or consent of department. An introduction to the fundamentals of egress, evacuation modeling, human behavior in fires, Life Safety Code, fire toxicology, and tenability analyses.
      3 credits
 

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