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Princ of Emer Srvs Safety 10503192 This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives , focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services . Course Typically Offered : Spring
Fire Prevention 10503151 Provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention , organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau , use of fire codes , and identification and correction of fire hazards . Meets all requirements for Fire Inspector 1 certification with the State of Wisconsin . ( Prerequisites : Fire Fighting Principles ( 10-503-142 or 10-503-102 or Firefighter I State Certification and advanced standing in Firefighting Principles ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Fire Behavior and Combustion 10503195 Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start , spread , and are controlled Prereq : Firefighting Principles ( 10503142 ); Principles Emergency Services ( 10503191 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Fire Investigation 10503157 Provides learners with the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene investigations . Course Typically Offered : Fall
Intro to Diversity Studies 10809172 Basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary , history of immigration / conquest , transcultural communication , legal liability , multicultural majority / minority relations , ageism , sexism , gender , sexual orientation , the disabled / ADA . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Fire Protection Systems 10503193 Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and suppression systems . Course Typically Offered : Spring
Strategies , Tactics & Inc Mgmt 10503156 Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of emergency response through utilization of an incident management system . Prepares students to pursue current national ICS training requirements . Course Typically Offered : Spring
Intro to Psychology 10809198 Survey of theoretical foundations of human behavior such as sensation and perception , motivation , emotions , learning , personality , psychological disorders , therapy , stress , and human diversity in personal , social and vocational settings . ( Prerequisite : Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing 1 with " B " or better OR Corequisite : 10-831-102 , English Comp Prep ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Fire Science Internship 10503159 Provides an opportunity for students to perform the duties of a municipal firefighter while serving the typical 24-hour shift , excluding NWTC class periods , at one of several fire departments . Fire department officers evaluate student performance . Department consent required . Course Typically Offered : Spring
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