32-FST-101 ENGLISH COMP I (3 cr.)
A study of college level writing, including strategies for pre-writing, writing revising, and editing that focuses on audience and purpose and introduces concepts of critical thinking reading, writing and information literacy.

32-FST-102 FRESHMAN COMP II (3 cr.)
This courses is the second course in the English Composition sequence. It assumes continuing improvement in the basic of the writing process, and focuses on formal argument. Students write four essays during the course, all of which will improve argument, then expand one of these papers into a research project.

32-FST-289 Intermediate Composition (3 cr.)
Drawing from a specific topic or topics drawn from broad disciplinary fields, this intermediate level, General Education course builds upon and enhances the writing and reading skills developed in first-year writing courses (English 101 &102). The course emphasizes critical reading and writing, more advanced research and argumentative skills, and rhetorical understanding of discourse as it is used in different disciplines and discourse communities. This course will bridge students' learning about writing from the first- year sequence to more advanced writing in their chosen disciplines in upper-level courses.

32-FST-171 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 cr.)
This course is designed to give a general overview of major theories, philosophies, and scientific concepts within the field of psychology. Various perspectives and their proponents will be discussed. The focus will be upon developing a broader understanding of human behavior. The behavior analytic approach will be emphasized, but not to the exclusion of other approaches.

32-FST-172 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH (3 cr.)
The theory and practices of effective public speaking are covered, preparing students to make three speeches, each of a different category.
Offered in Residency only.

32-FST-178 ALGEBRA FOR OLFS (4 cr.)
This course is a college level algebra course which includes solving equations, exponents, functions, systems of equations, polynomials, radicals, quadratics, graphing of functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and inequalities. (Sandy Franz)

32-FST-179 TRIGONOMETRY FOR OLFS (4 cr.)
This collegiate level Trigonometry course teaches students right triangle trigonometry, vectors, solving oblique triangles, trigonometric identities, graphing, complex numbers in polar form, and equations.
Prerequisite: Algebra (Sandy Franz)

32-FST-209 FIRE TACTICS (5 cr.)
The course objective is to prepare the fire officer (or future fire officer) to take command at structure fires, fully utilizing available resources in a safe and effective manner. Command skills are developed by using fire scenarios to analyze the situation, develop a strategic plan, and deploying fire companies. The Fire Service Consortium Incident Command System is utilized to organize operations. Risk versus benefit analysis and rate-of-flow calculations are used extensively in developing strategic plans. Heavy emphasis is placed on pre-incident planning and the use of standard operating procedures.
Students should have prior firefighting experience or be on a fire department to take this class. (Tom Lakamp)

32-FST-249 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (5 cr.)
The storage, transportation and handling of various hazardous materials, the recognition and identification of hazardous materials, pre-planning for emergency and disaster haz-mat incidents, chemical reactions, andfirefighting control in haz-mat situations are discussed in this course.(Mike Gabennesch)

32-FST-269 FIRE DETERMINATION STRATEGIES (5 cr.)
This course covers fire scene investigation, causal and chemical reactions, evidence analysis and preparation, report preparation, and courtroom behavior.(Mike Gabennesch)

32-FST-275 CHEMISTRY FOR EMERGENCY SERVICE PERSONNEL (4 cr.)
Introduction to the chemistry of hazardous materials for emergency responders and fire service personnel will fulfill our associate level chemistry requirement. (Rajiv Soman)

32-FST-279 FIREFIGHTER SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT (5 cr.)
Students develop a plan to fully implement NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health to a public fire department of their choice. Risk Management principles are applied to fire department tasks by analyzing national injury statistics, applying safety principles to fire scenarios and development of an emergency response risk matrix. (Larry Bennett)

32-FST-319 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IN FS (5 cr.)
This course will study basic building construction terms, mechanical forces, collapse occurrences and their relationship to the firefighter. (Dan Durbin)

32-FST-321 TERRORISM AWARENESS AND PLANNING (5 cr.)
A comprehensive study of terror including technical, historical, governmental, and psychological issues for emergency management personnel. (Larry Bennett)

32-FST-355 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY FOR FIREFIGHTERS (3 cr.)
This course will present theories and research pertaining to Social Psychology.  Students will explore explanations of human social behavior in an attempt to broaden their understanding of why people behave in particular ways in social situations.  In addition, each major course topic will be addressed with specific attention to diversity and cultural influences and issues.  Students will be encouraged to relate personal experience to their growing awareness and understanding as the course progresses.

32-FST-356 BORDER CROSSINGS: IMAGES IN WORLD CINEMA (3 cr.)
This course will explore the meaning and legitimacy of border crossings as represented in Contemporary World Cinema. Students will attempt to consider and question categories such as exile, refugee, tourist, as well as those of invasion, war and famine being represented and catalogued in this vibrant cinema discourse that provides an international dialogue about the things that separate and join us.
Prerequisite: English Comp I, II

32-FST-362 ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION (3 cr.)
Theory and practice of system thinking, psychology and leadership and teamwork, process improvement, management and leadership. There will be an emphasis on writing, speaking and group interaction.
Currently unavailable, residency only.

32-FST-363 NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY (3 cr.)
This course will focus on the history, culture, and politics of the Native American peoples. Upon completion of the course the students should be able to analyze Native American cultural contacts from an historic perspective.

32- FST-364 AMERICAN SHORT STORIES (3 cr.)
An examination of the evolution and tradition of the American Short Story, including the process through which stories are created.
Prerequisite: English Comp III

32-FST-365 UTOPIAN SCIENCE FICTION (3 cr.)
The study of science fiction focusing on technology’s effect on the search for a better society. Selections include utopian and dystopian novels.
Prerequisite: English Comp III

32-FST-366 FILM AS ART (3 cr.)
An introduction to the art of films with a concentration on those elements which are illustrated in a selection of specific films. This course prepares students to read and understand film elements. To critically evaluate the impact of the popular form is helpful in acquainting them with ideas of audience, visual language and social context.
Prerequisite: English Comp II

32-FST-368 CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ISSUES (3 cr.)
Students will examine and explore such critical global issues like globalization, conflict, population/health, and the environmental and natural resources.

32-FST-369 SELECTED COMIC AND SATIRIC LITERATURE(3 cr.)
Selected readings in comic literary material. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the world through laughter and experiment with humorous writing style.

32-FST-371 STATISTICS FOR OLFS (4 cr.)
Description and inferential statistics with specific applications for Fire Science.
Prerequisite: Algebra (Sandy Franz)

32-FST-372 CALCULUS (4 cr.)
Introduction to calculus for Open Learning Fire Science students. Topics include limits, differentiation and integration of algebraic functions and transcendental functions with applications.
Prerequisite: Algebra and Trigonometry

32-FST-373 ACCESS for OLFS -- 4 cr.)
An introduction to the creation and application of databases using Microsoft Access, including tables, queries, forms and reports. A combination of lecture & demonstrations and hands-on projects will be used to gain a working knowledge of database concepts and the Microsoft Access software.
Previous experience with personal IBM computers required. We recommend students take Excel before they take Access. (Brian Dietrick)

32-FST-374 EXCEL FOR OLFS -- 4 cr.)
This course will cover beginning through advanced features of Microsoft Excel. Students need to know Windows XP (IBM not MAC based) and at least be familiar with the Windows-based environment as a minimum. Major topics to be covered include: templates, formatting, functions/formulae, data validation and conditional formats, lists. Pivot tables/charts, charts/maps, goal seek and scenarios, input/output, OLFE, and using excel in a multi-user environment. Emphasis will be on independent development of skills and overall understanding necessary to manipulate, consolidate, summarize, sort, filter, and analyze data for meaningful presentations.
Prerequisite: Microcomputer Applications I or a course in Statistics is highly recommended. (Brian Dietrick)

32-FST-378 FILMIC ART (3 cr.)
An introduction to film with concentration on visual and verbal elements that create impact and viewing pleasure. Attention will be given to classic and contemporary films that best illustrate the filmic art form.
Prerequisite: English Comp I, II

32-FST-380 Fire & Emergency Services Administration (5 cr.)
Examines organization and management in the fire service, including new technologies, changing organizational structures, personnel and equipment, municipal fire protection planning, manpower and training, and financial management. (Bill Kramer)

32-FST-381 ANALYTICAL APPROACHES TO PUBLIC FIRE PROTECTION (5 cr.)
Examines tools and techniques of rational decision-making in fire departments, including databases, statistics, probability, decision analysis, utility modeling, resource allocation, cost-benefit analysis, and linear programming.
Completion of Statistics is highly recommended before taking this class. Has Algebra, Excel & Statistics in it. (John Glass)

32-FST-382 FIRE PREVENTION ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT (5 cr.)
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. (Bernie Becker)

32-FST-383 Fire Protection Structures & Systems (5 cr.)
The design principles involved in the protection of a structure from fire involvement are examined. Examines design principles involved in structural fire protection and automatic suppression systems, including fire resistance and endurance, flame spread evaluation, smoke control, alarm systems, sprinkler innovations, evaluation of sprinkler system designs, and specialized suppression systems.
You should have a good solid math background before taking this course. (Dan Durbin)

32-FST-384 Comm Risk Reduction for the Fire & Em Serv (5 cr.)
Examines concepts of community sociology, the role of fire-related organizations within the community and their impact on the local fire problem, including fire service relationships within the community and other agencies, developing a community inventory, shaping community policy, master planning and shaping community perceptions about the local fire service. (Jim Dwertman)

32-FST-385 POLITICAL AND LEGAL FOUNDATIONS (5 cr.)
Examines the government’s role in public safety, including the American legal system, laws and court decisions that impact Homeland Security, fire and EMS safety, public section personnel issues, drug-free workplaces, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, AND HIPAA. (Larry Bennett)

32-FST-387 FIRE DYNAMICS (5 cr.)
Examines fire dynamics within the context of firefighting and its applications to fire situations, including combustion, flame spread, flashover, and smoke movement, as well as applications to building codes, large-loss fires, and fire modeling . This course is the “why” of fire investigation.
A pre-engineering course, students should have Algebra and Chemistry as prerequisites before taking this course. (Core class for bachelor level students only) (Bernie Becker)

32-FST-388 FIRE SCENE RECONSTRUCTION, CSI (5 cr.)
This course is intended to provide the student with the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed in understanding reconstruction principles, fire pattern analysis, fire modeling, fire deaths and injury analysis.Examines fire scene reconstruction within the context of fire investigations and fire dynamics. (Bernie Becker)

32-FST-450 EMS HAZ-MAT INCIDENTS (5 cr.)
This course provides the student with the knowledge base that is required to institute a true emergency medical response to hazardous materials incidents within their respective department. Topics include the medical aspects of hazardous materials response; chemical and toxicological information; effects on the body systems; injury & treatment; physiology and treatments of common poisonings. Students will gain an overview of the decontamination techniques, use of specialized equipment as they relate to haz-mat incidents and their use in an event involving terrorism.
May be used as a technical elective or upper level fire service elective only. (Armando Bevelacqua)

32-FST-463 MODERN FICTION (3 cr.)
Study of selected late 19 th century and early 20 th century short stories and novellas.
Prerequisite: English Comp III.

32-FST-471 SAFETY MANAGEMENT (5 cr.)
Introduction to OSHA, Worker’s Compensation, environmental, transportation, accident and product safety, risk management, policies, procedures and training.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing. (Richard Farr)

32-FST-472 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY HAZARD CONTROLS (4 cr.)
Introduction to Plant Safety, construction safety, hand/power tools, machinery, material handling and electrical safety.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing and Safety Management (Richard Farr)

32-FST-473 INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (5 cr.)
Develops a basic understanding of anatomy, toxics, airborne contaminants, thermal hazards, radiation and noise.
Prerequisite: Safety Management, Fundamentals of Chemistry (Mike Gabennesch)

32-FST-475 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY (5 cr.)
Advanced workplace safety analysis focusing on scaffold, electrical and concrete safety. (Richard Farr)

32 -FST-476 PRINCIPLES OF ERGONOMICS (5 cr.)
Provides an introduction to the understanding of human behavioral, psychological, and physiological capabilities, and limitations in order to design new work environments or modify established work environments to maximize productivity, worker comfort, and overall efficiency. (Mike Gabennesch)

32-FST-477 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN THE FIRE SERVICE
Students may sign up for this course and receive collegiate credit for their written evaluations from each month’s edition of “Working Fire” videos. Students receive collegiate credit by examining the latest contemporary issues facing the Fire Service.
Variablecredit - students may sign up for 1-15credit hours and may be used as technical electives toward the degree. (Bill Kramer)

32-FST-480 Disaster Planning & Control (5 cr.)
Examines concepts and principles of community risk assessment, planning and response to fire and natural disasters, including the Incident Command System (ICS), mutual aid and automatic response, training and preparedness, communications, civil disturbances, natural disasters, hazardous materials planning, earthquake preparedness, and disaster recovery. (Bill Kramer)

32-FST-481 Pers Mgt for the Fire & Emergency Services (5 cr.)
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. (Larry Bennett)

32-FST-482 APPLICATIONS OF FIRE RESEARCH (5 cr.)
Examines the rationale for conducting fire research, various fire protection research activities and research applications, including fire test standards, and codes, structural fire safety, automatic detection and suppression, life safety, and firefighter health and safety.
Prerequisite: English Comp I, II, III, Statistics, Fire Dynamics, Incendiary Fire Analysis & Investigation (Mike Gabennesch)

32-FST-483 FIRE-RELATED HUMAN BEHAVIOR (5 cr.)
Examines human aspects of the fire problem, including research and analysis of the problem and related issues in residential properties, wild land fires, assisted living/group home situations, commercial/industrial settings, and multiuse high-rise buildings. (Steve Ashbrock)

32-FST-484 Fire Investigation & Analysis (5 cr.)
Examines technical, investigative, legal, and managerial approaches to the arson problem, including principles of incendiary fire analysis and detection, environmental and psychological factors of arson, gang-related arson, legal considerations and trial preparations, managing the fire investigation unit, intervention and mitigation strategies, and shaping the future. (Randall Hanifen)

32-FST-486 MANAGERIAL ISSUES IN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (5 cr.)
Examines the regulatory issues, hazard analysis, multi-agency contingency planning, response personnel and resources, agency policies, procedures and implementation, public education and emergency information systems, health and safety, command post dynamics, strategic and tactical considerations, recovery and termination procedures and program evaluation. The Incident Command System is applied to large scale hazardous materials emergencies. (Randall Hanifen)

32-FST-488 FIRE SCIENCE PORTFOLIO (1 cr.)
Course taughtin Residency Workshops and by distance. The Portfolio course teaches students how to document state fire training, military training, and experiential learning into collegiate credit. Students must apply for pre-approval for Portfolio with the Director. A Portfolio evaluation may help you fulfill some of your degree requirements.
This course is available for students who wish to receive college credit for experiential learning outside the classroom. (Bill Kramer)

32-FST-499 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN FIRE SCIENCE
Individually designed research projects based on student's own fire department or community. Student must originate and submit an abstract to the Instructor for prior approval before registering for this course.
Variable credit 1-15 credit hours. (Bill Kramer)

May be used as Technical Electives

Mathematics/Science/Computing Courses

Humanities Courses