May 20, 2024  
2011 - 2012 CNM Catalog June 2011, Volume 44 
    
2011 - 2012 CNM Catalog June 2011, Volume 44 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

Course Descriptions


 

Environmental Safety and Health

School of Math, Science & Engineering

ESH 2096-2996 - School of Health, Wellness, & Public Safety (HWPS)

  
  • ESH 1095 - Cooperative Education

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Employs the student at an approved program-related work site and applies learned theory based on goals and objectives.
    Note(s)
  
  • ESH 1096-1996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • ESH 1570 - Water Quality Protection

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ESH 1009 , CHEM 1410 /CHEM 1492 ; or department approval)

    Presents water supply system operations, distribution systems and basic hydraulics. Student will become familiar with water quality protection and treatment techniques including backflow prevention and cross connection control.
    Note(s)
    (15 theory + 75 lab hours)
  
  • ESH 1571 - Environmental Instrumentation and Analysis

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ESH 1009  or department approval)

    Explores contemporary instrumentation and techniques in this hands-on introduction to the care and use of laboratory and field-portable instruments. Covers maintenance, calibration and operation of instruments and meters, along with EPA protocols. (15 theory + 75 lab hours per term)
    Note(s)
    (15 theory + 75 lab hours)
  
  • ESH 1575 - Water Resource Management

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ESH 1010  + ESH 1570  + GIS 1001  or Department Approval)

    This course will identify challenges and issues in water resource management and hydrology including stormwater/groundwater assessment, and wastewater treatment. Students will learn to analyze and evaluate how various combinations of geographic information systems and simulation models have been used to advance knowledge of water resource assessment and management and provide action plans to solve water resource problems in the future.
    Note(s)
  
  • ESH 1809 - Workplace Adult First Aid and CPR

    1 credit hour(s)
    Offers American Red Cross Workplace Training standard first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification. Also includes material sufficient to satisfy Red Cross contact hour training.
    Note(s)
  
  • ESH 1811 - Waste Site Refresher/DOT Chemical Release

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    The course provides annual OSHA refresher training to hazardous waste workers and supervisors covered under 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER) Recognition and control of hazards at a site are reviewed and competencies demonstrated with all personal protective equipment.
    Note(s)
  
  • ESH 2002 - Food Resources and the Environment

    3 credit hour(s)
    Presents the impact of food resource choices on the quality of the environment and human health. Explores economic, ecological and social aspects of food resource production and consumption.
    Note(s)
  
  • ESH 2006 - Occupational Safety for Construction I

    1 credit hour(s)
    Introduces students to OSHA policies, procedures and standards, construction safety and health principles. The scope and application of the OSHA Construction Safety Standard will be addressed with emphasis on high hazard areas. Students successfully completing the course will receive a Department of Labor card acknowledging completion of the 10-hour awareness course for 29 CFR 1926.
    Note(s)
  
  • ESH 2008 - Basic Site Remediation Technology

    3 credit hour(s)
    Emphasizes major remedial technologies for site cleanup under federal, state and local regulations. Presents physical, biological, chemical and thermal treatments in common use.
    Note(s)
  
  • ESH 2009 - Occupational Safety for Construction II

    2 credit hour(s)
    Introduces students to OSHA policies, procedures and standards, construction safety and health principles. The scope and application of the OSHA Construction Safety Standard will be addressed with emphasis on high hazard areas. Students successfully completing the course will receive a Department of Labor card acknowledging completion of the 30-hour awareness course for 29 CFR 1926.
    Note(s)
  
  • ESH 2011 - Watershed Protection

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ESH 1009  + ESH 2410 ; or department approval).

    Introduces the management and protection of surface water resources with emphasis on the American Southwest. Topics include lake, riparian and wetland systems, monitoring water quality conditions, pollution sources, regulations and requirements, risk assessment in water quality standards, discharge types, stormwater control, balancing water quantity and beneficial uses.
    Note(s)
  
  • ESH 2016 - Occupational Safety I

    1 credit hour(s)
    Introduces inspections, personal protective equipment, fire protection, hazardous materials, walking/working surfaces, electrical standards and bloodborne pathogens. An OSHA General Industry Outreach Program 10-hour certificate is awarded on successful completion.
    Note(s)
  
  • ESH 2017 - Occupational Safety II

    1 credit hour(s)
    Covers lock-out/tag-out, material handling, hazardous communication (MSDS and labeling), machine guarding, welding/cutting/brazing, confined spaces, hearing conservation and general environmental controls.
    Note(s)
  
  • ESH 2018 - Occupational Safety III

    1 credit hour(s)
    Introduces hazardous substances, respiratory standards, hazard analysis, record keeping and workers\compensation. An OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Outreach Program 30-hour certificate will be awarded on successful completion of ESH 2016 , ESH 2017  and ESH 2018.
    Note(s)
  
  • ESH 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • ESH 2097 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Focuses on a specific problem and studied while working with an instructor.
    Note(s)
  
  • ESH 2098 - Internship

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Provide an opportunity for the students to work for one term in an appropriate environmental safety and health field. Position is not paid.
    Note(s)
  
  • ESH 2407 - Air Quality Protection

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ESH 1009  + ESH 2410  + MATH 1210 ; or department approval).

    Introduces students to the management and protection of the air quality. Topics include basic meteorology, pollution sources and human health impacts, regulations, permitting, air quality standards, ambient and emission monitoring techniques, pollution control methods, air dispersion models, calculation methods for estimating stack emissions, criteria and hazardous pollutants.
    Note(s)
  
  • ESH 2408 - Introduction to Safety Management

    3 credit hour(s)
    Presents behavioral and management techniques for safety in today’s demanding workplace. Topics include planning, budgeting, communications, motivation and people skills.
    Note(s)
  
  • ESH 2409 - Water/Wastewater Math

    3 credit hour(s)
    Presents methods to analyze and solve mathematical problems associated with water and waste water system operations, focusing on certification exam requirements.
    Note(s)
  
  • ESH 2410 - Environmental Sampling and Analysis

    3 credit hour(s)
    Introduces students to the fundamentals of environmental chemistry, this course focuses on chemical and instrumental analysis, sampling and preservation techniques in water, wastewater, soil, air and food testing.
    Note(s)
    15 theory + 75 lab hours
  
  • ESH 2414 - Radiation Protection I

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: MATH 0930  or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Presents foundation topics including basic engineering calculations, nuclear terminology, basic nuclear physical properties and processes, mass-energy conversions, sources of ionizing radiation and radioactive decay and radioactivity calculations. Lecture is supplemented with demonstration and hands-on activities.
    Note(s)
  
  • ESH 2415 - Radiation Protection II

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ESH 2414  or department approval)

    Develops concepts introduced in ESH 2414  and presents topics in interactions of radiation with matter, biological effects of ionizing radiation, radiation protection standards, the ALARA philosophy, implementation of exposure controls and radiation detector theory. Lecture is supplemented with demonstration and hands-on activities.
    Note(s)
  
  • ESH 2899 - Environmental Safety and Health Capstone Course

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Recommended Prerequisites: ESH 1809 ; Prerequisites: department approval)

    Covers safe work practices at hazardous waste sites. Procedures specified by OSHA in the 29CFR 1910.120 regulation concerning safety and health plans, site characterization and analysis, waste removal and remedial operations. Students must complete 40 contact hours of instruction to meet OSHA’s certification requirements in the training portion of 29 CFR 1910.120. Students will also learn how to prepare a professional portfolio that demonstrates the core and technical competencies. (Taken during student’s last term)
    Note(s)
    (15 theory + 37.5 lab hours per term)

Film

School of Applied Technologies

  
  • FILM 1001 - Intro to Film and Media Workflow

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0950 , MATH 0940 , RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores )

    Introduces students to the terminology, job categories and descriptions as well as the necessary protocols/set etiquette required to work in the film industry.
    Note(s)
  
  • FILM 1003 - Basic Film/Media Production

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: FILM 1001 )

    Exploring the various crafts and skills of the below the line” component of the film industry.”
    Note(s)
    (Theory / Lab Hours 30/45) (Course Fees $125.00)
  
  • FILM 1007 - Pre-Visualization and Storyboarding

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FILM 1020 + IT 1010 )

    Students will create rough images of shots for movie sequences using standard storyboarding techniques and pre-Viz” software.”
    Note(s)
    30 theory + 45 lab hours
  
  • FILM 1009 - Post Production and Editing

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FILM 1292  + IT 1010 )

    Students will be introduced to industry-standard post- production techniques and editing techniques and software.
    Note(s)
    30 theory + 45 lab hours
  
  • FILM 1092 - Film On-Set

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: FILM 1001 )

    Students will receive both lecture and hands-on instruction focused on the production of film and electronic media projects in studio settings. Skill areas will include: lighting, sound, camera operation hair, make-up, wardrobe, grip, art, scrip supervision.
    Note(s)
    (90 Lab Hours) (Course Fees $125.00)
  
  • FILM 1192 - Film Location

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Corequisite: FILM 1001 )

    Students will receive both lecture and hands-on instruction focused on the production of film and electronic media projects in remote or on-location settings. Skill areas will include: lighting, sound, camera operation hair, make-up, wardrobe, grip, art, scrip supervision, location scouting and management.
    Note(s)
    90 theory hours (Course Fees $125.00)
  
  • FILM 1210 - Production Planning

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FILM 1192 )

    Students will develop skills related to the planning and pre-production process on film and other electronic media projects. Planning concepts include script development, location scouting, scheduling, budgeting.
    Note(s)
    (30 theory + 45 lab hours) (Course Fees $125.00)
  
  • FILM 1220 - Pre-Production

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FILM 1192 )

    Students will develop skills related to the pre-production process on film and other electronic media projects. Planning concepts include script breakdown, casting, securing locations, crew designations, scheduling, budgeting.
    Note(s)
    (40 theory + 60 lab hours) (Course Fees $125.00)
  
  • FILM 1230 - Production

    4 credit hour(s)
    Prerequisite: FILM 1192 

    Students will develop skills related to the production process on film and other electronic media projects. Production concepts include: story board, day-to-day scheduling, project management, equipment scheduling, location, crew and actor scheduling, and shooting schedules. (45 classroom + 45 lab)
    Note(s)
    45 theory + 45 lab hours
  
  • FILM 1240 - Post-Production

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FILM 1192 )

    Students will develop skills related to the post-production process on film and other electronic media projects. Post-Production concepts include: selection and scheduling of editor, data capture and management, convergence of script supervisor, sound mixer and story board materials, dailies, rough cut, schedule, budgeting.
    Note(s)
    (30 theory + 45 lab hours) (Course Fees $125.00)
  
  • FILM 1292 - Camera work for Editors

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FILM 1192 )

    Students will perform as camera operators in order to understand the vision” that the project’s creator had in mind. The experience enhances the Editor’s decision making during post-production.”
    Note(s)
  
  • FILM 1315 - Storyboarding

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FILM 1192 )

    Introduces concepts required to create a narrative element related to production of projects in various forms of electronic media. The process includes conceptualization, planning, structure, workflow and use of software. Write it, show it, picture it.
    Note(s)
    (20 theory + 30 lab hours) (Course Fees $50.00)
  
  • FILM 1325 - Camera Operation

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FILM 1192 )

    A hands-on course that focuses on industry standard digital camera operation. The course will cover both the technology and procedures related to camera operation and the use and development of cinematography and technique.
    Note(s)
    (20 theory + 30 lab hours) (Course Fees $125.00)
  
  • FILM 1335 - Post Production Editing

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FILM 1192 )

    A lab-based course that focuses on industry standard post-production processes, techniques and software applications. Learning experiences are project based.
    Note(s)
    (30 theory + 45 lab hours) (Course Fees $50.00)
  
  • FILM 1345 - Sound Recording and Design

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FILM 1192 )

    The course focuses on the technical and creative principles of electronic media and sound capture, post-production and sound design for a variety of electronic media platforms.
    Note(s)
    (20 theory + 30 lab hours) (Course Fees $125.00)
  
  • FILM 1390 - Professional Portfolio

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: Program Permission)

    A capstone course in which students will prepare a professional portfolio of their work and submit to critique by industry professionals. Basic skills related to networking, resume preparation, entrepreneurship and project management will also be stressed.
    Note(s)
    (Theory / Lab Hours 30/0)
  
  • FILM 1392 - Editing Project

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: FILM 1292 )

    Students will gain practical experience by editing and re-editing various projects to accomplish the Director’s vision.
    Note(s)
    90 lab hours
  
  • FILM 2095 - Cooperative Education

    1-12 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Provides an opportunity for the student to work for one term on a cooperative basis in an appropriate training program. The position is paid.
    Note(s)
  
  • FILM 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-12 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: division approval)

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • FILM 2097 - Independent Study

    1-12 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Allows the student and instructor to define a specific problem in the area of the student’s interest and directly related to the program. The student develops and executes a solution using analytical techniques appropriate to the problem. An oral presentation may be required.
    Note(s)
  
  • FILM 2098 - Internship

    1-12 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Provides an opportunity for the student to work for one term on a cooperative basis in an appropriate training program. The position is not paid.
    Note(s)

Financial Services

School of Business & Information Technology (BIT)

  
  • FIN 1010 - Financial Literacy Complete

    3 credit hour(s)
    Introduces students to the basics of money management and financial skills necessary to meet real-world challenges. The course is interactive and will cover concepts and decision making through illustrations and real-life problems. Topics covered include budgeting, managing money, borrowing money and planning for the future. FIN 1011 plus FIN 1012  plus FIN 1013  are equivalent to this course.
    Note(s)
  
  • FIN 1011 - Financial Literacy I

    1 credit hour(s)
    Managing your money is the main topic. This course is interactive and will cover concepts and decision making about banks, checking accounts, creating personal budgets, savings accounts and record keeping.
    Note(s)
  
  • FIN 1012 - Financial Literacy II

    1 credit hour(s)
    Borrowing money and establishing credit are topics of this course. Students will be introduced to credit reports, employment issues, taxes and deductions. The course is interactive and will cover concepts and decision making through illustrations and real-life problems.
    Note(s)
  
  • FIN 1013 - Financial Literacy III

    1 credit hour(s)
    Planning for the future, home buying, financial planning, saving and investing are the main topics of this course. The course is interactive and will cover concepts and decision making through illustrations and real-life financial issues.
    Note(s)
  
  • FIN 1096-1996 - Special Topics

    1-3 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • FIN 1100 - Principles of Banking

    3 credit hour(s)
    Surveys major aspects of banking from the fundamentals of negotiable instruments to contemporary issues.
    Note(s)
  
  • FIN 1310 - Fundamentals of Risk Management and Insurance

    3 credit hour(s)
    Explores the business and personal exposures to risk and the concepts and methods of minimizing and insuring against those risks.
    Note(s)
  
  • FIN 2095 - Cooperative Education

    4 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ACCT 1112  + FIN 1100  and department approval)

    Provides students the opportunity to work a minimum of 150 hours in a new job experience in banking or training-related supervised workstations. Student trainees are paid by the cooperating firm and supervised jointly by CNM and the employer. The student and employer determine the weekly contact hours.
    Note(s)
  
  • FIN 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-3 credit hour(s)
    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • FIN 2097 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Allows student and instructor to define specific problem in the area of the student’s interest and directly related to the program. Student develops and executes a solution using analytical techniques to the problem. An oral presentation may be required.
    Note(s)
  
  • FIN 2098 - Internship

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ACCT 1112  + FIN 1100  and department approval)

    Provides students the opportunity to work a minimum of 150 hours in a new job experience in banking or training-related supervised workstations. Students are not paid for their work but are supervised jointly by CNM and the employer. The student and employer determine the weekly contact hours.
    Note(s)
  

Fire Science

School of Health, Wellness, & Public Safety (HWPS)

  
  • FS 1010 - Introducton to Fire Science

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Presents an overview of the fire service to include protection system, history of the fire service, fire protection careers, employment requirements, fire service organizations, firefighting equipment and facilities and chemistry and behavior of fire.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 1096-1996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • FS 1504 - Wildland Firefighting

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Introduces wild land fire control practices and techniques, including suppression and prescribed burns based on fuels, terrain, weather and urban-wild land interface, as well as the use of hand and power tools. Successful completion confers S-130 and S-190, I-100, S-132 and Wild Land Structures Defense certification.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 1512 - Building Construction

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Introduces building construction with emphasis on structural elements, construction materials, construction techniques, fire loading, fire resistance, fire spread and growth in buildings and fire division operations in various building types. Emphasizes fire effects on building structural components.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 1817 - Wildland Emphasis

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prequisites: ENG 0950  + RDG 0950  + MATH 0930 ) (Corequisite: FS 1504  or program director approval)

    This course will provide students with beginning and intermediate incident command system functions and responsibilities. The course will include I-200 (consisting of 5 modules) and I-300 (consisting of 5 modules) I-200 will provide students with knowledge in incident management, organization, development incident facilities, resources and common responsibilities. I-300 will provide students with intermediate training in staffing, organization, resource management air operations and planning. This course will also include “all risk” training.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 1820 - Hazardous Materials Awarness and Operations

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prequisites: ENG 0950  + RDG 0950  + MATH 0930  or program director approval)

    This course will fulfill the prerequisite classes for the Core Firefighter I. This course is designed to train the student to Awareness and Operations Level as outlined in NFPA 472 Standard for Competence of Responders to hazardous materials/Weapons of Mass destruction Incidents and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. Course includes IFSAC Certification.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 2001 - Fire Protection Systems

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Presents an in-depth study of fire protection system design and operation. Discusses a variety of fire suppression and detection systems.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 2003 - Hazardous Materials I

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Covers recognition and identification of hazardous materials and defensive actions to prevent additional injuries and property and/or environmental damage. This course meets selected NFPA and OSHA requirements at the Hazardous Materials Awareness level.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 2008 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    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.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 2015 - Firefighter I

    5 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FS 1504  + FS 2003  + FS 2103  + EMS 1003  + department approval)

    This course meets the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications. Students must pass both a written and practical state-mandated exam. Upon successful completion of both exams students will be awarded an IFSAC certificate that indicates he/she is a nationally certified Firefighter I.
    Note(s)
    (45 theory + 90 lab hours per term)
  
  • FS 2095 - Cooperative Education

    3 credit hour(s)
    Employs students at an approval program-related worksite and applies learned theory based upon goals/objectives of the Fire Science program.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 2096-2996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • FS 2098 - Internship

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Provides opportunity for the student to work as a volunteer in an appropriate fire division. Position is not paid.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 2103 - Hazardous Materials II

    2 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: FS 2003  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Covers recognition and identification of hazardous materials and defensive actions to prevent additional injuries and property and/or environmental damage. This course meets selected NFPA and OSHA requirements at the Hazardous Materials Operations level. Students will receive a national IFSAC certification.
    Note(s)
    (Note: Students are required to wear respiratory protection equipment and participate in simulated hazardous materials incidents. Students must complete a pulmonary function test and medical review at the student’s expense. Documentation of the medical evaluation must be submitted prior to simulations.)
  
  • FS 2402 - Managing Community Fire Protection

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Covers legal aspects, program and personnel management, emergency management, EMS and rescue services, code administration, alternative delivery systems, training and trends in the fire service.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 2416 - Command Strategy and Tactics I

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment and extinguishing agents on the fire ground.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 2417 - Command Strategy and Tactics II

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Includes structural fire fighting operations, urban search and rescue, aircraft emergencies and firefighter safety.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 2418 - Command Strategy and Tactics III

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Covers specific incident management techniques including basic fire ground operations involving high occupancy use and mass casualty incidents.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 2422 - Fire Behavior and Combustion

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread and how they are controlled.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 2805 - Public Safety Response to Terrorism

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Provides instruction for first responders in fire service, emergency medicine, law enforcement and security and related fields who investigate, respond to and mitigate the effects of terrorist incidents to protect the public. Topics include terrorism concepts, weapons of mass destruction scenarios, emergency care, incident command and crime scene management and processing.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 2812 - Fire Investigation

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Focuses on investigative techniques to determine fire cause and origin for structural, vehicle, wildland and hazardous materials fires as well as explosions.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 2813 - Industrial Fire Protection

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Presents in-depth information regarding industrial loss control concepts focusing on industrial fire and safety hazards, hazardous materials, industrial fire brigades, fire division operations at industrial facilities and NFPP, ISFSI and OSHA fire brigade standards.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 2814 - Facilities Inspection

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisites: ENG 0950  + MATH 0930  + RDG 0950 ; or appropriate placement scores ; or department approval)

    Emphasizes inspections conforming to NFPA 101: Life Safety Code and applicable NFPA fire codes. Covers general and occupancy-specific requirements.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 2815 - Wildland Patterns and Prevention

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prequisites: ENG 0950  + RDG 0950  + MATH 0930 ) (Corequisite: department approval)

    This course will be taught as a Hybrid (Blackboard) course which will require students to complete weekly tasks on the Internet. This course will provide students with the tools necessary to evaluate burn patterns as they relate to wildland fuels. Students will gain knowledge in fuel categories and their consumption level relating to species found in the Southwest. Furthermore, students will also explore fire mitigation tools as a resource to reduce and eliminate overcrowding, non-native species, and invasive species.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 2820 - Wildland Leadership

    4 credit hour(s)


    (Prequisites: ENG 0950  + RDG 0950  + MATH 0930 ) (Corequisite: FS 1504  or program director approval)

     

    This course will be taught as a Hybrid (Blackboard) course which will require students to complete weekly tasks on the Internet. This course will provide students with the tools necessary to gain skill to be an effective leader on the fireline. The course will also improve awareness of human performance issues on the fireline so that individual firefighters can integrate more effectively into teams/crews.
    Note(s)

  
  • FS 2825 - Wildland Squad Boss Preparation

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prequisites: ENG 0950  + RDG 0950  + MATH 0930 ) (Corequisite: FS 1504  or program director approval)

    This course is a Distance Learing course. It will provide students with skills necessary to function as an Advanced Firefighter (FFT1). Students will gain detailed information pertaining to air operations, use of portable pumps, hose lays and the duties of a squad boss. A total of three nationally recognized certificates will be issued to students meeting the requirements of the course.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 2830 - Wildland Urban Interface Operations

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prequisites: ENG 0950  + RDG 0950  + MATH 0930 ) (Corequisite: FS 1504  or program director approval)

    This course will be taught as aHybrid (Blackboard) course which will require students to complete weekly tasks on the Internet. This course will provide students with the tools necessary to evaluate, protect and assess unique hazards in the interface.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 2997 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Focuses on a specific problem working with an instructor.
    Note(s)
  
  • FS 2999 - Fire Science Capstone Course

    1 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Preparation of a professional portfolio that demonstrates student’s mastery of technical and core competencies. (Taken during student’s last term)
    Note(s)

Fitness Technician

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  • FITT 1010 - Foundations of Exercise Science

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: BIO 1310  + BIO 1392 ; or department approval)

    Covers how the human body responds and adapts to exercise and physical training. Students will learn how to apply this information to design exercise programs. Fall only.
    Note(s)
    (30 theory + 37.5 lab hours per term)
  
  • FITT 1071 - The Business of Personal Fitness Training

    3 credit hour(s)
    Focuses on the business of personal training, including marketing services and programs, day-to-day operations, documentation, financial considerations, liability concerns and trends and issues in the health/fitness industry. Fall only.
    Note(s)
    (30 theory + 37.5 lab hours per term)
  
  • FITT 1072 - Kinesiology

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Pre- or corequisite: FITT 1010 )

    Covers the physiological and kinesiological aspects of muscular fitness training. Special emphasis is placed on designing strength, endurance, hypertrophy and power resistance/weight training programs. Fall only.
    Note(s)
    30 theory + 37.5 lab hours per term
  
  • FITT 1092 - Cardio Kick Boxing

    1 credit hour(s)
    Provides basic instruction in cardiovascular exercise utilizing non-contact kick boxing movements (punches, kicks, footwork, combinations, etc.) Taught at a beginning level for individuals who have never participated in a cardio kickboxing program.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 1093 - Weight Training for Women

    1 credit hour(s)
    Introduces weight training designed for women and focuses on the use of free weights and machine exercises to develop muscle endurance, hypertrophy and muscular strength.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term
  
  • FITT 1095 - Cooperative Education

    3 credit hour(s)
    Employs the student at an approved program-related work site and applies learned theory based on goals and objectives.
    Note(s)
    112.5 lab hours per term
  
  • FITT 1096-1996 - Special Topics

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Presents various topics.
    Note(s)
    (all courses ending in 96 are special topics) See Schedule of Classes.
  
  • FITT 1097 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit hour(s)
    Focuses on a specific problem while working with an instructor.
    Note(s)
  
  • FITT 1098 - Fitness Technician Field Experience

    3 credit hour(s)
    (Prerequisite: department approval)

    Provides students with a supervised field experience in a fitness setting.
    Note(s)
    112.5 lab hours per term
  
  • FITT 1192 - Body Sculpting

    1 credit hour(s)
    Utilizes hand-held weights and exercise bands to tone, define, sculpt and strengthen major muscle groups in an aerobic setting.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 1193 - Beginning Step Aerobics

    1 credit hour(s)
    Introduces cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility and body composition for individuals who have never participated in a step aerobics program.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term
  
  • FITT 1292 - Boxing Conditioning

    1 credit hour(s)
    Presents highly intense, non-contact boxing activities covering basic boxing skills (stance and footwork, punches, combinations, ect.) as well as participation in general conditioning activities commonly performed by boxers.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
  
  • FITT 1293 - Fall Prevention Training for Older Adults

    1 credit hour(s)
    Presents a highly structured activity based course to directly address the three sensory systems used for balance through a progressive, multi-faceted approach. In addition to individual assessments, students will develop strength, improve balance and learn strategies to help maintain independence with a renewed confidence for successful aging. Physician release indicating student’s ability to safely participate in moderate intensity physical activity is required.
    Note(s)
    45 lab hours per term.
 

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