Fire Science

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FS 101 FIRE PROTECTION ORGANIZATION 3 Units Introduction to the following: career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection; 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. [D; CSU]
FS 101 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
80605 FS 101 301 09:00AM-11:50AM T 4414 Koch,Simmon 18 40*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
FS 102 FIRE BEHAVIOR AND COMBUSTION 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: FS 101 or equivalent.] Theory and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. In-depth study of fire chemistry and physics, fire characteristics of materials, extinguishing agents, and fire- control techniques. [D; CSU]
FS 102 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
80607 FS 102 360 06:00PM-08:50PM W 4414 Bowlin,Stephen 18 40*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
FS 103 FIRE PREVENTION TECHNOLOGY 3 Units Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: FS 101or or equivalent.] Provides fundamentalormation information regarding the history andof fire philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and hazards, correction of fire hazards, and thetion with relationship of fire prevention with fire safety education and detection and suppression systems. [D; CSU] [EFFECTIVE FALL 2013 - REMOVE RECOMMENDED PREPARATION, DESCRIPTION CHG.] Grade only. Provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization, and operation of a fire prevention bureau. Includes the use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards. Emphasizes the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation and fire and life safety education. [D; CSU]
FS 103 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
80608 FS 103 301 09:00AM-11:50AM TH 4414 Duarte,Luis 18 40*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
FS 104 FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS 3 Units Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: FS 101 or equivalent.] Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems; water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers. [D; CSU]
FS 104 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
80609 FS 104 360 06:00PM-08:50PM TH 4500 Velasquez,Jaime 18 40*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - EVENING Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
FS 106 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION 3 Units Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: FS 101 or equivalent.] Provides the components of building construction that relate to fire safety. Focuses on firefighter safety. Demonstrates that elements of construction and design of structures are key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. [D; CSU]
FS 106 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
80610 FS 106 301 09:00AM-10:15AM MW 4414 Roof,Kevin 18 40*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
FS 107 FIRE FIGHTER PHYSICAL AGILITY PREPARAT ION 3 Units Designed to improve the health and fitness capabilities of firefighters and potential firefighters. Provides the necessary skills to pass Fire Department physical exams including the Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) exam, which is a requirement for employment by most fire agencies. [D]
FS 107 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
80611 FS 107 301 11:30AM-12:45PM MW 4310   18 24*
    10:30AM-11:20AM MW 4310 Staff    
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
80612 FS 107 302 01:00PM-01:50PM MW 4310 Staff 18 24*
    02:00PM-03:15PM MW 4310    
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
FS 108 FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY OFFICER 3 Units Grade only. [Recommended Preparation: FS 101 or equivalent.] Provides contemporary firefighter students insight into safety concepts, guiding regulations, codes, laws, and standards. Includes reading buildings, smoke, risk analysis, and firefighter decision making. Emphasizes the duties of an Incident Safety Officer in structure firefighting, wildland firefighting, and other hazardous incidents. (Formerly FS 295E.) [D; CSU]
FS 108 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
82346 FS 108 631 01:00PM-03:50PM TTH 4414 Hall,Darren 8 35*
HYBRID/OTAY MESA CENTER - DAY Begins: 10/21/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On-campus meetings and online participation are required. *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
FS 290 FIRE SCIENCE COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE I 4 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: FS 101 or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: Declared Fire Science major. Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: Enrollment in one other class directly related to the Fire Science major in order to apply learned theory in a practical hands-on setting through an internship class.] Provides students work experience in a fire station performing skills for which they have been certified or demonstrated competence. Field performance will be supervised and evaluated by a fire captain. [D; CSU]
FS 290 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
80615 FS 290 631 TBA-TBA TBA   18 20*
    09:00AM-09:50AM F 4414 Staff    
HYBRID/OTAY MESA CENTER - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
FS 291 FIRE SCIENCE COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE II 2 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: FS 290 or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: Declared Fire Science major. Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: Enrollment in one other class directly related to the Fire Science major in order to apply learned theory in a practical hands-on setting through an internship class.] Provides students work experience in a fire station performing skills for which they have been certified or demonstrated competence. Field performance will be supervised and evaluated by a fire captain. [D; CSU]
FS 291 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
80616 FS 291 631 TBA-TBA TBA   18 20*
    09:00AM-09:50AM F 4414 Staff    
HYBRID/OTAY MESA CENTER - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
FS 292 FIRE SCIENCE COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE III 4 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: FS 291 or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: Declared Fire Science major. Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: Enrollment in one other class directly related to the Fire Science major in order to apply learned theory in a practical hands-on setting through an internship class.] Provides students work experience in a fire station performing skills for which they have been certified or demonstrated competence. Field performance will be supervised and evaluated by a fire captain. [D; CSU]
FS 292 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
80617 FS 292 631 TBA-TBA TBA   18 20*
    09:00AM-09:50AM F 4414 Staff    
HYBRID/OTAY MESA CENTER - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
FS 293 FIRE SCIENCE COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE IV 4 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: FS 292 or equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: Declared Fire Science major. Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: Enrollment in one other class related to the Fire Science major in order to apply learned theory in a practical hands-on setting through an intership class.] Provides students work experience in a fire station performing skills for which they have been certified or demonstrated competence. Field performance will be supervised and evaluated by a fire captain. [D; CSU]
FS 293 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
80618 FS 293 631 TBA-TBA TBA   18 20*
    09:00AM-09:50AM F 4414 Staff    
HYBRID/OTAY MESA CENTER - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
FS 295F FIREFIGHTING, BASIC SKILLS AND TECHNIQU ES 2 Units Introduces the applied operation and maintenance of basic rescue and fire suppression apparatus and equipment. Includes topics in forcible entry techniques, search and rescue, physical fitness training and the use of ropes, ladders and other equipment. Intended for students majoring in the field of fire technology or those interested in fire service careers. [D] [Effective Fall 2013: mat fee change $25.]
FS 295F Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
82343 FS 295F 360 04:00PM-04:50PM T 4500 Bidinger,Kurt 18 35*
    05:00PM-08:50PM T 4500      
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY, EVENING Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:31 AM
Total Courses: 12 Total Sections: 13
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