Fire Science INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM INFORMATION Macomb1 ( )

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INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM INFORMATION 2015–2016

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Based on MCC 2015–2016 Catalog, 2015, continually updated, 1271_15 (REV: 05_15)

Fire Science

PROGRAM OPTIONS

CREDENTIAL TITLE CREDIT HOURS

REQUIRED NOTES

Associate of Applied Science Fire Science 65 –

Certificate Fire Science Certificate 32 –

CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTACT TITLE NAME _Phone E‑MAIL LOCATION

Professor Kenneth Staelgraeve 586.226.4991 [email protected] Center Campus

Program Description:

The Fire Science program is designed to impart the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to be successful in and to increase the professionalization of the fire protection field.

This program develops technical competency and prepares the student for managerial and leadership positions in municipal, industrial, and business areas of fire protection, suppression, and prevention.

Requirements & Specific Information:

A student may be awarded credit if they have a current license as an Emergency Medical Technician–Basic (issued by the Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services–Division of Emergency Medical Services). Credit may be awarded for Fire Officer I, Fire Officer II, Fire Officer III, as well as certain National Fire Academy program(s).

Career Opportunities:

Fire Science–Associate of Applied Science: Job titles such as Firefighter, Fire Inspector & Investigator, and Security & Fire Alarm System Installer are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Fire Science – Certificate: Job titles such as Firefighter, Fire Inspector & Investigator, and Security & Fire Alarm System Installer are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Transfer Pathways:

Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers. 8 Transfer Resource Guide

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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN FIRE SCIENCE

Career preparation and related courses

(require successful completion of a minimum of 65 credit hours)

SUGGESTED SEQUENCE BASED ON FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT.

MAY ALSO BE COMPLETED BASED ON PART-TIME ENROLLMENT.

CORE COURSES: COMMON DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN FIRE SCIENCE

COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE COREQUISITE CREDIT _HOURS

SEMESTER 1

EMSA‑1215 Basic Emergency Medical Technician Lecture Acceptable score on reading _{placement test} EMSA‑1220, _EMSA‑1250 7.0

EMSA‑1220 Basic EMT Lab — EMSA‑1215, _EMSA‑1250 4.0

EMSA‑1250 Clinical Rotation for the Basic EMT – EMSA‑1215, _EMSA‑1220 1.0

FIRE‑1000 Philosophy of Fire Protection – – 3.0

SEMESTER 2

FIRE‑1010 Fundamentals of Fire Protection – – 3.0

FIRE‑2410 Building Construction for Fire Protection – – 3.0

Group I Course: ENGL‑1180 –OR– ENGL–1210 Communications 1 –OR– Composition 1 Placement, or ENGL–0050 or

EAPP–1500 with grade C–or better – 3.0‑4.0 Group II Course Any ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENVS, GEOL, MATH, _{NATS, PHSA, PHYS} – – 2.0‑4.0

HLND‑2000 Introduction to Emergency Management – – 3.0

SEMESTER 3

FIRE‑1180 Fire Science 1 – – 4.0

FIRE‑1280 Fire Protection Equipment & Systems 1 – – 3.0

FIRE‑2130 Fire Hydraulics & Water Supply – – 3.0

FIRE‑2300 Fire Department Administration – – 3.0

Group III Course _{INTL‑2500, INTL‑2700, POLS, PSYC, SOCY, SOSC}Any ANTH, ECON, GEOG, HIST, INTL‑2010, – – 3.0‑4.0

SEMESTER 4

FIRE‑1190 Fire Science 2 – – 4.0

FIRE‑1290 Fire Protection Equipment & Systems 2 – – 3.0

FIRE‑2510 Fire Fighting Tactics & Strategy – – 3.0

Group IV Course

Any ARAB, ARTT, CHIN, ENGL‑2### (CREATIVE WRITING OR LITERATURE ONLY),

FREN, GRMN, HUMN, ITAL, INTL‑2000, INTL‑2300, MUSC, PHIL, & SPAN

– – 3.0‑4.0

Group V Course Any PHED Wellness course—2000 or above – – 2.0

NOTES:

• A minimum of 18 credit hours of Arts & Sciences courses (Groups I–V) are needed as well as a minimum of 62 total credit hours for the associate degree. Arts & Sciences Group I–V can be taken in any

semester.

• It is strongly encouraged that you work with a counselor, advisor or faculty/department coordinator to plan your schedule

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CERTIFICATE IN FIRE SCIENCE

Career preparation and related courses

(require successful completion of a minimum of 32 credit hours) REQUIREMENTS FOR

CERTIFICATE IN FIRE SCIENCE

COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE CREDIT _HOURS

SEMESTER 2

FIRE‑1010 Fundamentals of Fire Protection – 3.0

SEMESTER 3

FIRE‑1000 Philosophy of Fire Protection – 3.0

FIRE‑1180 Fire Science 1 – 4.0

FIRE‑1280 Fire Protection Equipment & Systems 1 – 3.0

FIRE‑2130 Fire Hydraulics & Water Supply – 3.0

FIRE‑2300 Fire Department Administration – 3.0

SEMESTER 3

FIRE‑1190 Fire Science 2 – 4.0

FIRE‑1290 Fire Protection Equipment & Systems 2 – 3.0

FIRE‑2410 Building Construction for Fire Protection – 3.0

FIRE‑2510 Fire Fighting Tactics & Strategy – 3.0

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Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree

The Associate of Applied Science Degree is intended to provide the preparation necessary for potential employment in an occupational specialty.

Requirements

● Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0

● Minimum 15 semester hours of credit earned at Macomb

● Minimum 62 semester hours of credit courses numbered 1000 or above, which include: • A minimum 18 semester hours of credit in Arts and Sciences courses numbered 1000 or

above, as described in the Group Concentrations table; and

• A minimum of an additional 44 semester hours, including required career preparation and related courses as well as any electives required in the program.

Arts and Sciences Courses Required for the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree

A minimum of one course from each of the five Arts and Sciences groups must be selected. Electives and Arts and Sciences requirements must be satisfied by courses numbered 1000 or higher. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree requirements are met by taking the required career courses and the Arts and Sciences courses.

See Academic Placement Procedures for information on course placement in chemistry, English, English for Academic Purposes, mathematics, and reading.

Courses numbered below 1000 will not count toward the Associate of Applied Science degree. Contact a counselor or academic advisor if you need help in choosing the appropriate course.

Arts and Sciences Group Concentration for Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements

GROUP COURSES DEGREE REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM 18 SEMESTER HOURS

I.A ENGL‑1180 or ENGL‑1210 1 Course

I.B Other English Composition, Reading, or Speech See Note below

II. Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, _{Natural Science, Physical Science, Physics} 1 Course III. Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, INTL‑2010, INTL‑2500, INTL‑2700, _{Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science} 1 Course IV. Art, Creative Writing, Foreign Language, Humanities, INTL‑2000, INTL‑2300, _{Literature, Music, Philosophy, Theater Arts} 1 Course

V. Any PHED Wellness course – 2000 or above 1 Course

Note: If students take one course from each of Groups I.A, II, III, IV, and V, and still have taken less than the minimum of 18 semester hours of Arts and Sciences courses required for the AAS degree, they may elect additional hours from Groups I.B, II, III, IV, or V to satisfy minimum degree requirements.

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Course Descriptions

EMSA‑1215—Basic Emergency Medical Technician Lecture—7.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: Acceptable score on reading placement test

´ Corequisite: EMSA‑1220, EMSA‑1250

(replaces EMSA‑1211 and EMSA‑1241 together but does not equate to either course separately) EMSA‑1215 provides an introduction to Basic EMT. It is designed to provide the student with an outline of the EMS system and introduce assessment skills, as well as provide pathophysiology of common neurological, respiratory, and cardiac related emergencies. (7 contact hrs) Center Campus.

EMSA‑1220—Basic EMT Lab—4.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: None

(formerly EMTC‑1220) Practical skills of Basic EMT are learned. (6 contact hrs)

EMSA‑1250—Clinical Rotation for the Basic EMT—1.00 credit hours

(formerly EMTC‑1250) Clinical rotation in the hospital and EMS units for the Basic EMT. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. Off‑site, by arrangement. (5 contact hrs per week for 8 wks) Center Campus.

EMSA‑2510—Introduction to Paramedic Procedures—4.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: Permission from instructor and acceptable scores on reading and algebra placement tests

´ Corequisite: EMSA‑2520, EMSA‑2530, EMSA‑2550

(formerly EMTC‑2510) This course provides an introduction to paramedic procedures. It reviews traumatic injuries and the physical exam, and prepares the student to enter the clinical environment. (4 contact hrs) Center Campus.

EMSA‑2520—Pharmacology for the Paramedic 1—3.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: Permission from instructor

(formerly EMTC‑2520) Study of generalized drug therapy for the paramedic. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus.

EMSA‑2530—Paramedic Lab 1—3.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: Permission from instructor

(formerly EMTC‑2530) Practical applications for Introduction to Paramedic Procedures and Paramedic Lecture 2. (6 contact hrs) Center Campus.

EMSA‑2550—Paramedic Lecture 2—4.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: EMSA‑2510 with grade C or better

(formerly EMTC‑2550) This course presents a study of cardiology and introduction to the EKG. (4 contact hrs) Center Campus.

EMSA‑2560—Paramedic Lecture 3—3.00 credit hours

´ Corequisite: EMSA‑2570, EMSA‑2580, EMSA‑2612, EMSA‑2620

(formerly EMTC‑2560) Study of common medical emergencies, obstetrics, shock, and allergies. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus.

EMSA‑2570—Pharmacology for the Paramedic 2—3.00 credit hours

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EMSA‑2580—Paramedic Lab 2—3.00 credit hours

(formerly EMTC‑2580) Practical applications for Paramedic Lecture 3 and 4. (6 contact hrs) Center Campus.

EMSA‑2600—Advanced Life Support Internship—6.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

(formerly EMTC‑2600) Internship with a paramedic in an out‑of‑hospital environment. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. (Up to 25 contact hrs per week for 12 wks are provided to meet minimal competencies) Off‑site, by arrangement.

EMSA‑2611—Hospital Clinical Rotation for the Paramedic—2.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

(formerly EMSA‑2610) (Note: EMSA‑2611 & EMSA‑2612 together equal EMSA‑2610) In‑hospital clinical rotation class offered first semester. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. (12.5 contact hrs per week for 8 wks) Off‑site, by arrangement.

EMSA‑2612—Hospital Clinical Rotation for the Paramedic 2—4.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: EMSA‑2611

(formerly EMSA‑2610) (Note: EMSA‑2611 & EMSA‑2612 together equal EMSA‑2610) In‑hospital clinical rotation class offered second semester. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. (12.5 contact hrs per week for 16 wks) Off‑site, by arrangement.

EMSA‑2620—Paramedic Lecture 4—3.00 credit hours

(formerly EMTC‑2620) 12‑lead EKG and Advanced Cardiac Life Support for the Paramedic. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus.

EMSA‑2800—Emergency Services Instructor/ Coordinator—9.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: Approval of faculty, valid provider license or certificate, and 3 years related work experience. This course covers the fundamentals for designing effective emergency services instruction. Students will learn to: develop an educational program that is ethical and legal, develop skills to address multiple learning styles, create engaging lesson plans, and assess the efficacy of teaching. Finally, students will practice these skills in a student teaching experience. Successful completion will make students eligible for instructor licensing or certification exam. (9 contact hours a week for 16 weeks with 30 hours of student teaching.)

FIRE‑1000—Philosophy of Fire Protection—3.00 credit hours

(formerly FSC 100) The philosophy and history of fire protection; history of loss of life and property from fire; review of municipal fire defenses; study of the organization and function of federal, state, county, and private fire protection agencies; survey of professional fire protection career opportunities. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus.

FIRE‑1010—Fundamentals of Fire Prevention—3.00 credit hours

(formerly FSC 101) Organization and function of the fire prevention organization; inspections, surveying and mapping procedures; recognition of fire hazards; engineering a solution to the hazard; enforcement of the solution; public relations as affected by fire prevention. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus.

FIRE‑1180—Fire Science 1—4.00 credit hours

(formerly FSC 118) Fundamentals of fire investigation; chemistry of fire and fire behavior; determining point of origin and ignition sources; properties of combustibles and residues of pyrolysis; recognition of arson evidence. (4 contact hrs) Center Campus.

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FIRE‑1190—Fire Science 2—4.00 credit hours

(formerly FSC 119) Coordinated lab and lecture on hazardous materials and special hazards as they apply to the field of fire protection. Chemical and physical properties of hazardous material, processing hazards, life hazards, storage, handling, and firefighting techniques. Regulations by various governmental agencies, insurance services, and suggested codes. (4 contact hrs) Center Campus.

FIRE‑1280—Fire Protection Equipment & Systems 1—3.00 credit hours

(formerly FSC 128) Introduction to the concept of fire protection systems. Study of extinguishing agents and their application. Concentration on fixed and portable water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, dry powder, foam, and halogenated systems. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus.

FIRE‑1290—Fire Protection Equipment & Systems 2—3.00 credit hours

(formerly FSC 129) Continuation of FIRE‑1280 with special emphasis on sprinkler systems, automatic detection systems, municipal alarm systems, and the design requirements for application in fire prevention and fire suppression. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus.

FIRE‑2000—Basic Fire Academy—Firefighter 1—6.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: Consent of Department and acceptable score on reading placement test. Michigan State law mandates that persons taking this course must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Michigan driver’s license, no felony convictions, and successfully pass the Michigan Municipal League Physical Agility test prior to being accepted.

FIRE‑2000 is for students who are currently employed by a fire department recognized by the Michigan Fire Marshall, are currently seeking employment, and/or are a volunteer in a recognized fire district. This course provides an introduction to basic fire suppression, prevention procedures, and skill development. This course meets the State‑mandated requirements for preparing students to take the exam for State certification for entry‑level or on‑call or volunteer firefighters. (12.5 contact hrs) East Campus.

FIRE‑2010—Basic Fire Academy—Firefighter 2—6.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: FIRE‑2000 and consent of department

FIRE‑2010 is for students who are currently employed by a fire department recognized by the Michigan Fire Marshall, are currently seeking employment, and/or are a volunteer in a recognized fire district. This course deals with advanced fire suppression techniques, including prevention procedure and skill development. This course meets the State‑mandated requirements for preparing students to take the exam for State certification for entry‑level or on‑call or volunteer firefighters. (12.5 contact hrs) East Campus.

FIRE‑2130—Fire Hydraulics & Water Supply—3.00 credit hours

(formerly FSC 213) Hydrostatics and hydrokinetics, Bernoulli’s Theorem, Pascal’s Theorem, Venturi Action, Hazen‑Williams Formula, water distribution systems, pump velocity, discharge, friction loss, engine and nozzle pressures as they relate to the study of fire science. Concentration on theory followed by practical application to the fire service. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus.

FIRE‑2300—Fire Department Administration—3.00 credit hours

(formerly FSC 230) Organization, supervision, and effective management of modern fire departments; survey of municipal fire problems; fire defenses and insurance rates; legal aspects of fire prevention; records and measurement of results. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus.

FIRE‑2410—Building Construction for Fire Protection—3.00 credit hours

(formerly FSC 241) Fundamental building construction and design; fire protection features, special considerations. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus.

FIRE‑2510—Fire Fighting Tactics & Strategy—3.00 credit hours

(formerly FSC 251) Review of fire chemistry, equipment, and manpower; basic firefighting tactics and strategy; methods of attack; pre‑planning fire problems. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus.

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HLND‑1000—Citizen Emergency Preparedness—2.00 credit hours

HLND‑1000 introduces students to the elements of disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact a community. Students are trained in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations, and will be certified to the healthcare provider level in accordance with the CPR standards of the American Heart Association. The course will introduce students to topics which will begin to prepare them to assist others in their home, neighborhood, or workplace following a disastrous event when professional responders may not be immediately available to help. (4 contact hrs)

HLND‑2000—Introduction to Emergency Management—3.00 credit hours

HLND‑2000 addresses preparedness and response in emergency situations resulting from natural, technological, and terrorist hazards. This is an exercise‑based course which utilizes case‑study analysis and table‑top disaster exercises. The instructional methodologies include lecture, case‑study review, planning exercises, and table‑top simulations aimed at introducing students to a structured decision‑making process that focuses on a multi‑jurisdictional, multi‑agency, and multi‑disciplined approach to hazard mitigation. (3 contact hrs)