LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Fire Science Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0123 (Effective Fall 2000 - Summer 2005)
This degree program prepares an individual for a career in fire fighting.
Included in this curriculum is successful completion of a Michigan Fire
Fighting Training Council Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II course. In
addition, students are required to complete course work in fire safety
information and inspection, fire suppression, hazardous material spills and
investigative techniques, fire prevention and law, building construction,
command and administration, and hydraulics and pump operation. Not all
courses in this program transfer to all colleges. Students planning to
transfer should see an academic advisor or counselor before enrolling in any
course.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment
and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific course work in
mathematics. For information on how to fulfill all general education
requirements, see page 23.
INFORMATION
Contact the Human, Health and Public Service Careers Department, Gannon
Vocational-Technical Center, Room 175, telephone number (517) 483-1410.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 58 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
FIRE 100 Introduction to Fire Fighting 3
FIRE 101 MI F.F.T.C. Basic Fire Lev I 9
FIRE 102 MI F.F.T.C. Basic Fire Lev II 4
FIRE 110 Fire Prevention and Law 3
FIRE 115 Building Construction/Fire Ser 4
FIRE 120 Chemistry/Hazardous Materials 3
FIRE 125 Fire Protection Sys/Equipment 4
FIRE 130 Fire Hydraulics/Pump Operation 4
FIRE 150 Fire Command and Operations 4
FIRE 210 Fire Investigation 4
FIRE 220 Hazardous Materials/Fire Ser 4
FIRE 250 Fire Administration 4
PFHW 110 Emergency Services Fitness II 1
PFHW 111 Emergency Services Fitness III 1
SPCH 120 Dynamics of Communication 3
WRIT 124 Technical Writing 3
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 6 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core 6 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Speech Communication Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Science/Technology Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3
Mathematics Competency (See page 23 for information on
how to fulfill this requirement. Course work may be needed.)
MINIMUM TOTAL 64
NOTES:
1. This curriculum includes FIRE 101 and FIRE 102 which are the Fire
Academy courses. The Fire Academy Certificate Program is a selective
admission program with admission requirements beyond those required for
admission to the college. Students with Michigan Fire Fighter I or I &
II certification may be eligible for FIRE 101 and/or FIRE 102 to be
waived. Students should consult with a Fire Science program advisor
regarding this segment of the program.
2. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
these Core areas.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
FIRE 100 FIRE 110 FIRE 115 FIRE 130
FIRE 101 SPCH 120 FIRE 120 FIRE 210
FIRE 102 WRIT 124 FIRE 125 FIRE 220
PFHW 110 Lim.Ch. FIRE 150 FIRE 250
Lim.Ch. PFHW 111
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