2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 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. 

 

Fire Science

  
  • FIRE 2230 - Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedicine I


    Prerequisite: BI 121 This course is the first of two which will provide an introduction to the structure and function of the human body. The course presents all human systems: respiratory, cardiac, skeletal, muscular, digestive, sensory, nervous, reproductive, excretory, integumentary, immune, and endocrine. The cell, fluids and electrolytes and acid/base balancing will be an integral foundation of this module. Pathosphysiology as related to Emergency Medical Services will be referenced for each system but not discussed in detail. There will be on-line preparation for the anatomy lab sessions. Video tapes and human cadaver lab will be utilized. Open only to paramedic majors. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 4 credits
  
  • FIRE 2231 - Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedicine II


    Prerequisites: FIRE 4502, FIRE 2230 or BIOL 2230. This course is the second of two which will provide an introduction to the structure and function of the human body. The course presents all human systems: respiratory, cardiac, skeletal, muscular, digestive, sensory, nervous, reproductive, excretory, integumentary, immune, and endocrine. The cell, fluids and electrolytes and acid/base balancing will be an integral foundation of this module. Pathosphysiology as related to Emergency Medical Services will be referenced for each system but not discussed in detail. There will be on-line preparation for the anatomy lab sessions. Video tapes and human cadaver lab will be utilized. Open only to paramedic majors. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 4 credits
  
  • FIRE 2234 - Patient Examination for Emergency Medical Services


    Prerequisite: FIRE 2230 or BIOL 2230 This course introduces the gathering and organizing of information so a paramedic can make an accurate working filed diagnosis. Subjects include gathering patient history with cultural sensitivity, physical examination techniques and the instruments used, review of normal physical findings by body system, emergent patient assessment, and organizing and communicating the information gathered. Critical thinking skills of patient assessment are introduced. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2235 - Introduction to Paramedicine


    Prerequisite: FIRE 4502 (formerly FS 502) or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician. This is the introduction to the roles and responsibilities of paramedics and their place in the emergency medical services system. This section will include ethical aspects of emergency care and out-of-hospital care, safety and risk in EMS, legal aspects of providing care, cultural differences in patient groups, emergency medical service systems, and medical direction and communications. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2236 - Pharmacology for Emergency Medical Services


    Prerequisites FIRE 2230 or BIOL 2230. This course is designed to lay the groundwork for drug administration to patients. The students are introduced to drug pharmacokinetics including absorption, distribution, biotransformation, excretion, elimination, tolerance, and dependence. The basics of pharmacology will also be covered in this module. Students practice medication administration via oral, parenteral, and inhaled routs in the lab. This includes practicing IV and other access routes in class and then in clinical experience. Dosage calculations are practiced in class, independently, and on an ongoing basis throughout the other modules. While an overview of major drug groups is included, the specific drugs used in the pre-hospital setting will be covered in their respective modules. The clinical portion will include time in the pharmacy or paired with the Emergency Ward pharmacist, starting IVs and administering medications in the hospitals. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2237 - Prehospital Trauma Care


    Prerequisite: FIRE 2234. This course covers both life-threatening and minor pre-hospital trauma care. It will include advanced provider certification in Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PhTLS). The PHTLS provider certification will be integrated with current advanced trauma management for all major body systems with extensive coverage of multi-systems and musculoskeletal trauma. NHSHP presents the Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Course as developed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians in cooperation with the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons. The clinical portion will include time in the Emergency Department and with the Trauma Team. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2238 - Medical and Geriatric Emergency Medical Services


    Prerequisite: FIRE 2234. This course includes identification, pathophysiology, and management of respiratory emergencies, endocrine emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, alcoholism, acute abdomen, and genitourinary problems. The aging process and medical emergencies of the geriatric patient will be discussed. The Geriatric Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) course of the American Geriatrics Society in cooperation with the National Council of State EMS Training Coordinators will be included with resulting certification. NHSHP also presents the Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Course, as developed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians in cooperation with the National Association of EMS Physicians. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program.

      3 credits

  
  • FIRE 2239 - Medical and Geriatric Clinical Rotation


    Prerequisite: FIRE 234; must be co-enrolled in FIRE 2238. This course includes identification, pathophysiology, and management of respiratory emergencies, endocrine emergencies, anaphylactic reactions alcoholism, acute abdomen, and genitourinary problems. The aging process and medical emergencies of the geriatric patient will be discussed. This class is composed of only clinical rotations with time spent in the Medical/Surgical, Geriatric, and Emergency departments of Yale New Haven Hospital. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2240 - Injury and Illness Prevention in the Community


    This course is for students interested in the field of EMS injury prevention and public health. The focus of the course will be a global overview of EMS injury prevention for EMS personnel and the community. Additionally, the course will enhance the student's understanding of the role of public health and EMS. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2241 - Introduction to Emergency Management


    This course provides the student with an introduction to the emergency management profession. The course begins with the history of the field, changes that have occurred in emergency management, current emergency management applications and what the future of the field might be. The course will present basic information on the need for emergency planning and the models available to help a community or business develop an emergency plan. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2242 - Hazard Risk Management


    The purpose of this course is to provide students with a working knowledge of the different processes and actions required of a community or entity wishing to reduce or otherwise manage their vulnerability and risk. The student will gain an understanding of the influence and effect of risk perception; analyzing and assessing hazard risk; communicating risk; understanding, assessing, and acting on risk mitigation options; and assessing the overall risk management process. Students will look at the domestic and international experience, and draw lessons learned and best practices from both. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 2251 - EMS Operations and Administration


    Prerequisite: FIRE 1141. This course covers operation procedures including medical incident command, resource deployment, public safety and health care agency interaction, patient advocacy, and field supervision of EMS operations. This course will introduce the student to administrative concepts including budgeting, human resources, and fleet management. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 3301 - Building Construction for Fire Protection


    Prerequisite: FIRE 1102  or FIRE 2200  . 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. The program will also show those who may design buildings the concerns related to both fire occurrence and the fire service safety. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 3302 - Chemistry of Hazardous Materials


    Prerequisite: FIRE 2201  An in-depth study of the chemical and physical properties of a wide variety of hazardous materials to enable the student to establish the safety measures in a hazardous chemical environment. Basic properties of hazardous materials and appropriate handling methods. Explanation of chemical reactions, toxicity, oxidation, characteristics of explosives, plastics, resins, and fibers. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 3303 - Process and Transportation Hazards


    Prerequisite: FIRE 2201  or permission of department chair. This course provides an overview of the types and properties of hazardous materials as well as their modes and method of transportation, storage, and use. Types and hazards of various containers used to ship and store hazardous materials will be discussed as well as methods used to identify and classify the materials. Laws and standards affecting planning and response in communities will also be discussed. The course will be presented based upon the eight-step process for dealing with hazardous material incidents. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 3304 - Fire Protection Systems


    Prerequisite: FIRE 1102  or FIRE 2200  . 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, portable fire extinguishers, and the associated NFPA standards.

      3 credits

  
  • FIRE 3307 - Municipal Fire Administration


    Prerequisites: FIRE 1102  andFIRE 2207  . 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. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 3308 - Industrial Fire Protection I


    Prerequisite: FIRE 1102  or consent of instructor Examines fire hazards and potential fire causes in business and industry. Provides an exploration of management and organizational principles with emphasis on industrial fire protection equipment, fire brigades, loss control programs, life safety, and OSHA regulations dealing with industry. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 3309 - Industrial Fire Protection II


    Prerequisite: FIRE 1102  or consent of instructor Examination of industrial risk used in industry and process safety management. Fire hazard evaluation techniques will be discussed untilizing quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods. Risk assessments are incorporated using event likelihood, system reliability, and human error. These will be used to make cost/effective decisions regarding personnel safety, continuity of operations, and property protection in industrial occupancies. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 3311 - Fire Protection Fluids II


    Prerequisites: FIRE 2211 .  Corequisite: FIRE 3312 . Application of the principles of hydraulics to the design phase of any automatic fire suppression system. Application of the current codes and standards with respect to the selection, design, and installation of such systems. The fundamentals of hydraulically calculated automatic fire suppression systems are the focus of the course. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 3312 - Lab FIRE 3311


    Corequisite: FIRE 3311 . This course supplements FIRE 3311 - Fire Protection Fluids II  by providing a more in-depth study of the hydraulic principles used in designing water-based fire suppression systems. The process of designing and reviewing hydraulic-designed automatic sprinkler systems, including the use of computer programs for these purposes. Hands-on testing of fire protection water supplies. 1 credits
  
  • FIRE 3313 - Fire Investigation II


    Prerequisite: FIRE 2204  . This course is intended to provide the student with advanced technical knowledge on the rule of law, fire scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation, scene documentation, case preparation, and courtroom testimony. An advanced course geared toward personnel who have or may have statutory responsibility for fire investigation in the public sector and for private sector persons who conduct or may conduct investigations for insurance companies or litigation purposes. Proper techniques for investigation of fires and explosions will be studies in depth along with the appropriate standards. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 3314 - Lab FIRE 3313


    Corequisite: FIRE 3313 . Experiments and practical experience in fire investigation with an emphasis on proper investigative techniques. 1 credits
  
  • FIRE 3316 - Personnel Management for the Fire Service


    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. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 3325 - Fire and Life Safety Codes


    Prerequisite: FIRE 1102  or FIRE 2200  . The study of current fire and life safety codes as they relate to the prevention and control of structural fires. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 3331 - Cardiology I


    Prerequisite: FIRE 2231 or BIOL 2231.

      This first course of the three-semester cardiology series provides a review of cardiac anatomy and physiology and the autonomic nervous system. Also reviewed are the lymphatic system, vasculature, hemopoetics, hemodynamics, mechanical and electrical physiology. Building on this deeper understanding of the body, the major emphasis of the semester is cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation including leads, I, II, III, MCL, and MCL6. Assessment of the cardiac patient including heart and breath sounds with clinical time spent doing assessments in the cardiac unit of the hospital. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits

  
  • FIRE 3332 - Cardiology II


    Prerequisites: FIRE 3331, FIRE 2236. The second course in the Cardiology series focuses on resuscitation and the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course. This course teaches all of the "optional" sections and gives students sufficient time to understand the foundation and concepts behind ACLS instead of just using algorithms as "recipes" for various cardiac problems. This course looks at the whys and hows of ACLS protocols: cardiac monitoring, rhythm recognition, chemical therapy (IV cannulation and medications), and electrical (transthoracic pacing, cardioversion, defibrillation) interventions and airway management (oxygen therapy and intubation), culminating in understanding the concepts in overall management of the patient in severe cardiac distress. This module also provides ample time for practicing "megacodes." Upon successful completion of Cardiology I and II, students are certified as ACLS providers. The clinical portion of this program will be in the Intensive or Critical Care Units. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 3333 - Cardiology III


    Prerequisite: FIRE 3332. The third course of the Cardiology series centers on advanced techniques: obtaining and interpreting 12-lead EKGs. This course also covers invasive cardiac monitoring (wedge pressures and arterial lines) for use in inter-facility transfers. New concepts in AV and fascicular blocks will be discussed and all pertinent advanced pharmacology will be covered. Clinical time will be spent in the Intensive or Critical Care Units. Upon completion of the Cardiology series, students are eligible for Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Instructor certification. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 3334 - Psychiatric and Behavioral Emergencies for Paramedics


    Prerequisite: FIRE 2234. This module discusses the various kinds of psychological problems the paramedic might encounter. Emphasis is placed on crisis-induced states that the paramedic will confront when dealing with emergency situations. Critical incident stress and effective handling of provider stress will be discussed. In addition, the student will gain an understanding of various psychoses and neuroses and will learn how to differentiate between psychiatric and organic causes of behavioral change. Procedures and techniques for handling psychiatric emergencies are included. The clinical portion includes time in a psychiatric facility and the psychiatric crisis unit of the emergency department. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 3335 - Toxicology for Paramedics


    Prerequisite: FIRE 2236. This course covers pre-hospital care of the poisoned patient. Building on your foundation of pharmacology, we will examine overdoses and side effects of drugs and drug overdoses. Assessment by recognizing toxidromes will be central. Rational use of antidotes and field treatment of the poisoned patient will be a principal focus of this course. Inhalation, injected, ingested, and contracted poisons will be discussed. The clinical portion of this module includes time in Poison Control Center. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 3336 - Art of Paramedicine


    Prerequisites: FIRE 3332, FIRE 3334, FIRE 3335. This course will synthesize all of the previous paramedic education and focus on the non-medical aspects necessary to be a successful "top-gun" paramedic in the 21st century. It addresses techniques and principles necessary for effective leadership and the art form of getting along with people in many EMS situations, including Paramedic Intercept situations. Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance Management techniques will be presented in a format that will identify factors affecting performance, prevention, and the role of leadership and management in creating systems that ensure success. It will also discuss where EMS has been and where it is going and how expanded scopes of practice might affect the paramedic. Operational suspects of field EMS: for Mass gatherings, EMS for Special Populations, and "Street Sense," including crime scenes for the EMS provider will also be covered. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 3337 - Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies for Paramedics


    Prerequisite: FIRE 2234. This course focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive system and the assessment of a woman with a suspected OB/GYN disorder. This module includes management of emergencies of the female reproductive system, the management of an expectant mother, normal delivery procedures, and the care and transportation of a mother and newborn. Abnormal deliveries such as multiple births, premature birth, breech birth, and prolapsed umbilical cord are discussed. In addition, complications of labor and delivery including postpartum hemorrhage, ruptured uterus, inverted uterus, and eclampsia are covered. Infant resuscitation including IV techniques, intraosseous infusions, and tracheal intubations is reviewed. The clinical portion includes time in the Labor and Delivery department. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 3338 - Pediatric Emergencies for Paramedics


    Prerequisite: FIRE 2234. Exploring the unique aspects of dealing with and assessing pediatric patients, this course emphasizes growth and development issues. This course concentrates on the appropriate means of communicating with, assessing, and treating the pediatric patient in various stages of development. It also includes the pathophysiology and management of problems that are primarily seen in pediatric patients including asthma, bronchiololitis, croup, epiglottis, sudden infant death syndrome, and seizures. Students will gain a general understanding of children with special needs and "high technology" children. The issues of abuse and pediatric trauma are also covered. In addition, the module discusses the role of the paramedic in a system that provides neonatal transport. The specific skills included are pediatric resuscitation, IV techniques, intraosseous infusions, tracheal intubation, and surgical airways in the child patient. Upon successful completion of this module, students are certified in PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and PEPP (Pediatric Emergencies for the Prehospital Professional). The clinical portion includes time in pediatric care areas including the pediatric emergency room. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 3341 - Hazard Mapping and Modeling


    This class will cover the three major classes of hazards: natural, technological, and intentional. The course will encompass the big picture of disasters in the world and encourage elicitations from students while exploring the Universe of Hazards diagrams. Course work will compare and contrast varying definitions for natural hazards with key terms and basic concepts such as natural disasters, risk, vulnerability, resilience, and adjustment. The model hazard management mapping will be presented and will challenge students to identify within the model the four stages of emergency or disaster management: mitigation, preparedness planning, response, and recovery. A timeline of the effects of legislation on the historic evolution of hazard mapping and modeling will be reviewed. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 4404 - Special Hazards Control


    Prerequisite: FIRE 3304  or consent of instructor. Types of industrial processes requiring special fire protection treatment such as heating equipment, flammable liquids, gases, and dusts. Emphasis on fundamental theories involved, inspection methods, determination of relative hazard, application of codes and standards, and economics of installed protection systems. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 4405 - Emergency Incident Management


    Prerequisite: FIRE 1106  A study of the effective organization and management of emergency resources at various fire and large-scale emergency incidents. Includes a review of national standards and federal regulations impacting emergency incident management. Case studies of actual and theoretical incidents will be used to reinforce command and control concepts. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 4408 - Fire Protection Law


    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. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 4409 - Arson for Profit


    Prerequisites: FIRE 3313  and FIRE 3314 . An overview of the financial techniques needed to investigate arson-for-profit fires with emphasis on sources of information, identification, and analysis of financial documents. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 4415 - Fire Prevention Organization and Management


    Prerequisite: FIRE 2207  . 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 for leading a fire prevention organization. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 4425 - Fire Protection Plan Review


    Prerequisites:FIRE 3301  , FIRE 3304  , FIRE 3311  , and FIRE 3312  , EASC 1109 . The technical and hands-on practical experience necessary to complete a review of plans, specifications, and shop drawings for fire/life safety systems. Systems and topics include, but are not limited to, construction; fire resistance rated assemblies; means of egress; occupancy classification; emergency systems; fire detection, alarm, and communication systems; automatic and manual extinguishing systems; and HVAC systems. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 4430 - Fire Dynamics and Heat Transfer


    Prerequisite: FIRE 2200  , EASC 2224  . Quantitative understanding of fire behavior and fire dynamics in an enclosure. The essentials of fire growth, fire spread, heat transfer, products of combustion, and smoke generation and movement is emphasized. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 4432 - Environmental Emergencies for Paramedics


    Prerequisite: FIRE 2234. This course focuses on basic and advanced interventions in the treatment of patients injured as a direct result of environmental influences. Included are the pathophysiology, symptomatology, and treatment of cold injuries (hypothermia, frostbite), heat injuries (heat exhaustion, heat stroke), near-drowning, barotraumas, altitude, lightning injuries, contact (plant) dermatitis and animal bites and stings. Also included is care of the team in expended operating and off-road or wilderness rescue. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 4443 - Legal, Political, and Regulatory Environment of EMS


    Prerequisite: FIRE 2241. This course introduces the student to the myriad of agencies and organizations, both public and private, that have an interest in EMS system design, provider type, and system finance issues. The course explores how a Fire/EMS service provider must successfully navigate the political, financial, and legislative arena. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 4444 - Safety and Risk Management for EMS


    Prerequisite: FIRE 2251. This course introduces the student to the risk management principles of an EMS agency. The course will emphasize safety from the perspective of the field provider. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 4445 - Management of EMS Transportation


    Prerequisite: FIRE 2251. This course provides the student with thorough understanding of the issues and management principles of transport services. It includes an analysis of the economic, geographic, temporal, and clinical characteristics of ambulance demand, the key processes for providing transport services, and an evaluation of industry best practices. The course will look at both the private and public transport models and impact on the community of each. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 4447 - Instructor Capstone Seminar


    Prerequisites: FIRE 2237, FIRE 3332, FIRE 3333, FIRE 3338 or the following certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), and American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS). This course prepares the student for the final phase of EMS Instruction. The student is prepared as an instructor to deliver advanced educational programs in the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS), Heartsaver, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). The program also includes preparation to instruct in Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) to national standards. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 4460 - Fire Hazard and Risk Analysis


    Prerequisites: FIRE 2225  , FIRE 3301  , FIRE 3304  , EASC 2232  . The application of systems analysis, probability, engineering economy, and risk management techniques to the fire problem. The basic principles of fire growth and spread in a building. Time lines will be established from the time of ignition to that of extinguishment. Various methods of modifying the time line.
      3 credits
  
  • FIRE 4475 - Internship


    Prerequisite: program director's approval. Students rotate through various sponsored paramedic level provider services. The Paramedic Field instructor (PFI), chosen from the ranks of the sponsored EMS providers through a competitive selection process that recognizes the most competent and motivated paramedic professionals, provides field training. Since the Field Internship is part of the education process, it is important that the program provide proper supervision of the students. Students are assigned one-on-one to ride with a PFI. The PFIs are all highly knowledgeable and motivated EMS providers and educators that take a personal interest in the quality of education that the student receives. This course may be taught through a special agreement with the Yale New Haven Sponsor Hospital Program. 0 credits
  
  • FIRE 4496 - Applications of Fire Research


    This course examines the basic principles of research and methodology for analyzing current fire-related topics. 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. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 4497 - Research Project


    Designed to allow fire science majors to research a topic of special interest to the individual student. Development of a student project and a written report in a specific area of fire science, with faculty supervision. Grade awarded upon completion of the project. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 4498 - Research Project I


    Designed to allow fire science majors to research a topic of special interest to the individual student. Development of a student project and a written report in a specific area of fire science, with faculty supervision. Grade awarded upon completion of the project. 1 credits
  
  • FIRE 4499 - Research Project II


    Designed to allow fire science majors to research a topic of special interest to the individual student. Development of a student project and a written report in a specific area of fire science, with faculty supervision. Grade awarded upon completion of the project. 2 credits
  
  • FIRE 4500 - Special Topics


    Selected topics in fire science on a variety of current problems and specialized areas not available in the regular curriculum. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 4501 - Internship


    Prerequisite: consent of the director of the fire science program. The purpose of the fire science internship is to provide the student with real-life work experience. The student will be placed with an agency, the sponsor, who agrees to provide a meaningful work experience for the intern. The intern is required to spend a minimum of 128 hours with the sponsor and prepare a paper outlining the experience. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 4502 - Emerg Med Tech


    This course is designed to prepare the basic emergency medical technician in accordance with the U.S. Dept. of Transportation curriculum and Connecticut EMS guidelines. The course covers an introductory survey of emergency medical services including medical and legal/ethical aspects, role of the EMT, CPR at the American Heart Association Basic Rescuer Level, patient assessment, care of wounds and fractures, airway maintenance, medical and environmental emergencies, patient transportation, emergency childbirth, and basic extrication. Students can expect to spend some time involved in practical experiences. Laboratory fee. 6 credits
  
  • FIRE 4510 - Senior Seminar


    This course will integrate current and developing knowledge of the behavior of fire with the problems presented by today's building construction, building materials, and building codes. This course will use the seminar format with full student participation. 3 credits
  
  • FIRE 4593 - Honors Thesis: Fire Science


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


    Prerequisite: consent of the director of the fire science program. The independent study is designed to allow the fire science major to complete a fire science course that is not being offered or that the student is otherwise unable to complete in the traditional manner. This self-study opportunity will be allowed only with permission of the director of fire science after determining that the student has sufficient background in the subject to complete the material in a satisfactory manner. 3 credits

Graphic Design

  
  • GRDE 1109 - Introduction to Graphic Design


    An introduction to the various aspects of graphic design communication. This course will cover a brief history of graphic design, concept development and understanding of graphic design principles using typography, layout, and developing students' skills. Weekly assignments investigate basic problems in graphic form and composition, with emphasis on developing visual literacy and technical skills using both traditional and digital media. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 1110 - Applications of Graphic Design Production


    Corequisite: GRDE 1111 . Today's graphic artists are required to have technical skills and printing knowledge. This is a basic introductory course on how to use the Macintosh computer and the basic skills using the industry's standard computer applications. This course also explores various aspects of production as it relates to the print process. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 1111 - Lab GRDE 1110


    Required laboratory to be taken concurrently with GD 110. 0 credits
  
  • GRDE 2211 - Intermediate Graphic Design


    Prerequisite: GRDE 1109 , GRDE 1110  or permission of instructor. In this course, students will further their knowledge of graphic communication and concept development as well as use the computer to execute class projects for presentation. The course will focus on utilizing design principles, typography, grid systems, and layout and learning the graphic language used to communicate to other design professionals. Problem solving related to design and analysis of client needs are addressed in relation to projects covering logo design and stationary systems, corporate brochures, poster design, book cover design, and CD packaging. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 2212 - Website Creation


    Prerequisite: DAD 101 and AT 209 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: GD 212L A comprehensive investigation of website creation and design. This course will address some of the most important topics for website designers: site evaluation and design, content, structure, layout, industry best practices, and audience. Current applications such as HTML editors will be discussed with the course culminating in the implementation of an interactive website that is uploaded to the Internet. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 2213 - Typography I


    Prerequisites: GRDE 1109  or GRDE 1110  or permission of instructor Type is everywhere around us and acts as the primary visual component of our language. This course introduces fundamental elements and appreciation of letterforms, language, terminology, and use of typography in graphic design communications, and examines how typographic choices affect the meaning and reception of a message. Projects focus on problem solving through implementing basic design principles of typography to develop and sharpen skills required for the graphic design profession. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 2214 - Typography II


    Prerequisite: GRDE 1110 , GRDE 2213  or permission of instructor. Corequisite: GRDE 2216 . This course is a continuation of GD 213, dealing with advanced techniques and understanding of typographic concepts as they relate to graphic design. It examines the continuing history of typography, graphic design, the design process, text, and layout. It emphasizes the practical use of technology and industry standard computer software to execute class projects for portfolio consideration. Projects are designed to generate a further understanding of the graphic design process using type. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 2215 - Lab GRDE 2212


    Required laboratory to be taken concurrently with GD 212. 0 credits
  
  • GRDE 2216 - Lab GRDE 2214


    Required laboratory to be taken concurrently with GD 214. 0 credits
  
  • GRDE 3311 - Advanced Graphic Design


    Prerequisite: ARTS 1105  or permission of instructor This course introduces the skills associated with the illustration profession: providing black and white and full color artwork for books, magazines, posters, the movie industry, art directors, and designers. This is a basic foundation in preparing students to understand what an illustrator does and how to approach assignments for publications. Students will explore the various styles and techniques used in illustration including pen and ink, pencil, watercolors, painting, and other mediums to execute the projects. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 3312 - Illustration


    Prerequisite: ARTS 1105  or permission of instructor This course introduces the skills associated with the illustration profession: providing black and white and full color artwork for books, magazines, posters, the movie industry, art directors, and designers. This is a basic foundation in preparing students to understand what an illustrator does and how to approach assignments for publications. Students will explore the various styles and techniques used in illustration including pen and ink, pencil, watercolors, painting, and other mediums to execute the projects. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 3313 - Digital illustration & Information Design


    Prerequisite: GRDE 3312 . Corequisite: GRDE 3314 . This course explores conceptual approaches and visualization methods using vector and pixel-based applications. Students will develop their analytical skills exploring word and image relationships alongside diverse graphic conventions. Class projects will be augmented with in-class exercises, demonstrations, lectures, and critiques. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 3314 - Lab GRDE 3313


    Required laboratory to be taken concurrently with GRDE 3313 . 0 credits
  
  • GRDE 3316 - Studies in Design History


    This course is an exploration of the graphic arts beginning with early printing practices to modern design masters and trends. This lecture-based course examines the foundations of visual communications. Through examples, the course provides an understanding of how to create effective design and elements to avoid in creating visual communications. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 4411 - Capstone Seminar in Graphic Design


    Prerequisite: GD 313 or permission of instructor. Drawing on development through previous study, students will concentrate on major projects in the graphic design industry that span all of the media associated with the profession of graphic design. Projects will incorporate digital, print, and 3-D design. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 4412 - Graphic Design Professional Practices


    Prerequisite: GD 411 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: GRDE 4413  This course focuses on the final preparation for entering the professional graphic design environment. There is an emphasis on providing practical knowledge of business practices in graphic design, marketing, contracts, estimating, and developing requests for proposals. Projects will emphasize portfolio and resume preparation, professional practices, presentations, particular approaches to the portfolio, and making use of discipline-based resources. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 4413 - Lab GRDE 4412


    Required laboratory to be taken concurrently with GRDE 4412 . 0 credits
  
  • GRDE 4450 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 4451 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 4452 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 4453 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 4454 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 4455 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 4456 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 4457 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 4458 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 4459 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in graphic design. 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 4593 - Honors Thesis: Graphic Design


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


    Prerequisite: GRDE 3312  or permission of instructor Students will have an opportunity to intern within a graphic design, publishing, advertising, or other type of firm associated with the design field. Students may seek their own internship or the program will match students with firms appropriate to their interests and skills. Mentors within the firms provide students with a broad range of learning opportunities. In addition, students maintain weekly email journals and research career opportunities. 3 credit hours (135 internship contact hours). 3 credits
  
  • GRDE 4599 - Independent Study


    Prerequisite: GRDE 3313  or permission of instructor; consent of the instructor and department chair. Opportunity for the student, under the direction of a faculty member, to explore an area of personal interest associated with graphic design. 1-3 credit hours with a maximum of 6 hours. 3 credits

Global Studies

  
  • GLBS 1100 - Introduction to Global Studies


    As the foundation course of the Global Studies program, this course is designed to provide a comprehensive survey of the multiple factors and forces shaping the world's political culture, actors, and responses to threats to civilization: war, poverty, injustice, pollution, hunger, disease, and disorder. The course explores values, institutions, and processes among countries, cultures, and civilizations and the linkages among cultures, governments, interests, and policy outcomes. 3 credits
  
  • GLBS 2200 - Issues in Global History and Cultures


    Investigate key commonalities in the human experience over the past half-millenium that have contributed to the interconnectedness of the world's economic, political, and resource-management systems. Understanding the shared experiences examined will help in comprehending the processes of globalization that have grown in intensity in the second half of the twentieth century and in the early twenty-first century. 3 credits
  
  • GLBS 3352 - Empire and Imperialism in the Modern Era


    This course examines the factors contributing to the rise of the empires and imperial states since 1500; the political, economic, and cultural systems created within empires; the causes of imperial weakness and failure; and the applicability of concepts of empire for understanding the world today. 3 credits
  
  • GLBS 4401 - Arabic Cultures Through Literature and the Media


    Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. This course is a comprehensive exposure to essential cultural issues and patterns as they have developed historically in the Arabic-speaking world. It will study how these issues manifest through representative works of literature as well as popular and highbrow cultural media such as music and film. The course will also provide a unique opportunity to produce in-depth cultural and literary analyses via oral discussion and written essays. Students will perform all written and oral activities in English. 3 credits
  
  • GLBS 4402 - Chinese Culture Through Literature and the Media


    Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. This course is a comprehensive exposure to essential Chinese cultural issues and patterns as they have developed historically. It will study how these issues manifest through representative works of literature as well as popular and highbrow cultural media such as music and film. The course will also provide a unique opportunity to produce in-depth cultural and literary analyses via oral discussion and written essays. Students will perform all written and oral activities in English. 3 credits
  
  • GLBS 4403 - Russian Culture Through Literature and the Media


    Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. This course is a comprehensive exposure to essential Russian cultural issues and patterns as they have developed historically. It will study how these issues manifest through representative works of literature as well as popular and highbrow cultural media such as music and film. The course will also provide a unique opportunity to produce in-depth cultural and literary analyses via oral discussion and written essays. Students will perform all written and oral activities in English. 3 credits
  
  • GLBS 4404 - Latin American Culture Through Literature and the Media


    Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. This course is a comprehensive exposure to essential Latin American cultural issues and patterns as they have developed historically. It will study how these issues manifest through representative works of literature as well as popular and highbrow cultural media such as music and film. The course will also provide a unique opportunity to produce in-depth cultural and literary analyses via oral discussion and written essays. Students will perform all written and oral activities in English. 3 credits
  
  • GLBS 4450 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Global Studies. 3 credits
  
  • GLBS 4451 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Global Studies. 3 credits
  
  • GLBS 4452 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Global Studies. 3 credits
  
  • GLBS 4453 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Global Studies. 3 credits
  
  • GLBS 4454 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of Global Studies. 3 credits
 

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