CFCC 2018-2019 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
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CFCC 2018-2019 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Please Note:
Prerequisites: A course taken prior to another course.

  1. CFCC administers one placement test: NCDAP. Satisfactory scores on placement tests taken at other colleges (SAT, ACT, COMPASS) may be used to waive Reading, Writing and Mathematical prerequisites. See the Placement Test Advising Guide, for additional information or talk with a counselor.
  2. Receipt of transfer credit for ENG 111  or above will waive the Reading and/or Writing prerequisites for certain courses.
  3. Receipt of a curriculum math credit will waive the prerequisites for certain courses.

Corequisites: A course taken at the same time as another course or prior to the course to be taken.

Some courses in communications, humanities/fine arts, mathematics, natural science, or social/behavioral science may fulfill a general education requirement in one of the following programs: AA (Associate in Arts), AS (Associate in Science), AFA (Associate in Fine Arts), AGE (Associate in General Education), AAS (Associate in Applied Science), DIP (Diploma), or CER (Certificate). Please refer to the programs of study section of this catalog for courses that satisfy each program’s general education requirements.

Developmental Math: Effective 2014 Fall, as mandated by the System Office, developmental math has been broken up into eight modules agreed upon and approved by the state. Students who have taken previous developmental math courses should refer to this table to equate current developmental math courses.

MAT 060 = DMA 10 , DMA 20 , DMA 30 
MAT 070 = MSC 210 , DMA 50 
MAT 080 = DMA 60 , DMA 70 , DMA 80  

Developmental English and Reading: Students who have taken previous developmental English and Reading courses should refer to this table to equate current developmental English and Reading courses.

ENG 075 = DRE 96 
ENG 085 = DRE 97 
ENG 095 = DRE 98  
 

Other Courses
  

  • EDU 261 - Early Childhood Admin I

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take EDU-119 and DRE-098
    This course introduces principles and practices essential to preparing and supporting child care administrators. Topics include program philosophy, policies and procedures, NC Child Care Law and Rules, business planning, personnel and fiscal management, and NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Supplement for Early Childhood Program Administration. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate a developmentally appropriate program philosophy, locate current state licensing regulations, analyze a business plan and examine comprehensive program policies and procedures. (S24579)
  

  • EDU 262 - Early Childhood Admin II

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take All: DRE-098, EDU-119 and EDU-261
    This course focuses on advocacy/leadership, public relations/community outreach and program quality/evaluation for diverse early childhood programs. Topics include program evaluation/accreditation, involvement in early childhood professional organizations, leadership/mentoring, family, volunteer and community involvement and early childhood advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able to define and evaluate all components of early childhood programs, develop strategies for advocacy and integrate community into programs. (S24580)
  

  • EDU 263 - School-Age Program Admin

    Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    Prerequisites: Take DRE-098 Take EDU-119
    Corequisites: Take DRE-098

    This course introduces the methods and procedures for development and administration of school-age programs in the public or proprietary setting. Emphasis is placed on the construction and organization of the physical environment. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, develop and administer a quality school-age program. (S23735)
  

  • EDU 271 - Educational Technology

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take DRE-098 Take 1 group;CIS-110 EDU-119 ORCIS-111 EDU-119
    This course introduces the ethical use of technology to enhance teaching and learning in all educational settings. Emphasis is placed on technology concepts, ethical issues, digital citizenship, instructional strategies, assistive technology, and the use of technology for professional development and communication. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss technology concepts, ethically use a variety of technology resources, demonstrate appropriate technology skills in educational environments, and identify assistive technology. (S24581)
  

  • EDU 280 - Language/Literacy Experiences

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take DRE-098 Take EDU-119 Take EDU-280A
    This course provides evidence-based strategies for enhancing language and literacy experiences that align with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Topics include developmental sequences for children’s emergent receptive and expressive language, print concepts, appropriate observations/assessments, literacy enriched environments, quality selection of diverse literature, interactive media, and inclusive practices. Upon completion, students should be able to select, plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate language and literacy experiences for children who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse. (S24582)
  

  • EDU 280A - Literacy Exp Lab

    Class: 0 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 1

    Prerequisites: Take EDU-280 and DRE-098 Take EDU-119 Take EDU-280
    Corequisites: Take All: DRE-098 and EDU-280

    This course provides a laboratory component to complement EDU 280. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance concepts introduced in the classroom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of the development and implementation of appropriate early literacy experiences. (S23739)
  

  • EDU 284 - Early Child Capstone Prac

    Class: 1 Lab: 9 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Take One Set:Set 1: EDU-119, EDU-144, EDU-145, EDU-146, and EDU-151Set 2: EDU-119, PSY-244, PSY-245, EDU-146, and EDU-151Set 3: EDU-119, PSY-245, EDU-144, EDU-146, and EDU-151Set 4: EDU-119, PSY-244, EDU-145, EDU-146, and EDU-151 Take DRE-098
    This course is designed to allow students to demonstrate acquired skills in a three star (minimum) or NAEYC accredited or equivalent, quality early childhood environment. Emphasis is placed on designing, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities and environments for all children; supporting/engaging families; and modeling reflective and professional practices based on national and state guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to apply NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development to demonstrate developmentally appropriate plans/assessments, appropriate guidance techniques and ethical/professional behaviors, including the use of appropriate technology, as indicated by assignments and onsite faculty assessments. (S24584)
  

  • EGR 110 - Intro to Engineering Tech

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    This course introduces general topics relevant to engineering technology. Topics include career assessment, professional ethics, critical thinking and problem solving, usage of college resources for study and research, and using tools for engineering computations. Upon completion, students should be able to choose a career option in engineering technology and utilize college resources to meet their educational goals. (S20645)
  

  • EGR 115 - Intro to Technology

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces the basic skills and career fields for technicians. Topics include career options, technical vocabulary, dimensional analysis, measurement systems, engineering graphics, calculator applications, professional ethics, safety practices, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic technologies, prepare drawings and sketches, and perform computations using a scientific calculator.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S20666)
  

  • EGR 150 - Intro to Engineering

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    This course is an overview of the engineering profession. Topics include goal setting and career assessment, ethics, public safety, the engineering method and design process, written and oral communication, interpersonal skills and team building, and computer applications. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the engineering process, the engineering profession, and utilize college resources to meet their educational goals. (S20709)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • EGR 212 - Logic System Design I

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take All: MAT-271 and PHY-251
    This course provides an introduction to digital circuits and analysis. Topics include Boolean Algebra; mixed logic; design of combinational circuits; introduction to sequential systems; and MSI building blocks. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and design digital circuits and systems. (S20145)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • EGR 214 - Num Methods for Engineers

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take MAT-272
    This course introduces contemporary methods and tools for numerical analysis in engineering. Topics include numerical methods in differentiation, integration, root-finding, linear and non-linear regressions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate: basic structured programming concepts involving decision making,loops, functions, and parameter passing: common numerical methods used in engineering analysis; estimation of the amount of error inherent in different numerical methods; assessment of numerical efficiency; method assessment of numerical efficiency; and convergence properties of different numerical methods. (S25082)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • EGR 220 - Engineering Statics

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take PHY-251 Take MAT-272
    This course introduces the concepts of engineering based on forces in equilibrium. Topics include concentrated forces, distributed forces, forces due to friction, and inertia as they apply to machines, structures, and systems. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems which require the ability to analyze systems of forces in static equilibrium. (S13929)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • EGR 225 - Engineering Dynamics

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take EGR-220 Take MAT-273
    This course introduces the concepts of engineering based on the analysis of motion in Cartesian, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems. Topics include the two and three dimensional motion of particles and rigid bodies, the forces associated with that motion, and relative motion between two coordinate systems. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems which require the ability to analyze the motion and forces involved in a dynamic system. (S13963)

    This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.
  

  • EGR 251 - Statics

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take PHY-131
    This course covers the concepts and principles of statics. Topics include systems of forces and moments on structures in two- and three-dimensions in equilibrium. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze forces and moments on structures.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S23502)
  

  • EGR 252 - Strength of Materials

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take EGR-251 Take MEC-145
    This course covers the principles and concepts of stress analysis. Topics include centroids, moments of inertia, shear/moment diagrams, and stress and strain. Upon completion, students should be able to perform a stress and strain analysis on structural components.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.**

    (S23503)
  

  • ELC 111 - Intro to Electricity

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of electricity and test equipment to non-electrical/electronics majors. Topics include basic DC and AC principles (voltage, resistance, current, impedance); components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors); power; and operation of test equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to construct and analyze simple DC and AC circuits using electrical test equipment.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S11841)
  

  • ELC 111IS - Intro to Electricity - Ind Sys

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of electricity and test equipment to non-electrical/electronics majors. Topics include basic DC and AC principles (voltage, resistance, current, impedance); components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors); power; and operation of test equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to construct and analyze simple DC and AC circuits using electrical test equipment. (L23360)
  

  • ELC 111ME - Intro to Electricity - Mec Eng

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of electricity and test equipment to non-electrical/electronics majors. Topics include basic DC and AC principles (voltage, resistance, current, impedance); components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors); power; and operation of test equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to construct and analyze simple DC and AC circuits using electrical test equipment. (L23362)
  

  • ELC 112 - DC/AC Electricity

    Class: 3 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credits: 5

    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: RED-090 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050 Set 2: ENG-095 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050 Set 3: ENG-111 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050 Set 4: DRE-098 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to DC/AC electricity. Emphasis is placed on DC/AC circuits, components, operation of test equipment; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, verify, and analyze simple DC/AC circuits.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S23481)
  

  • ELC 113 - Residential Wiring

    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: RED-090 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050 Set 2: ENG-095 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050 Set 3: ENG-111 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050 Set 4: DRE-098 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050
    This course introduces the care/usage of tools and materials used in residential electrical installations and the requirements of the National Electrical Code. Topics include NEC, electrical safety, and electrical print reading; planning, layout; and installation of electrical distribution equipment; lighting; overcurrent protection; conductors; branch circuits; and conduits. Upon completion, students should be able to properly install conduits, wiring, and electrical distribution equipment associated with residential electrical installations.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S23518)
  

  • ELC 114 - Commercial Wiring

    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Take One Set:

    Set 1: RED-090 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050

    Set 2: ENG-095 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050

    Set 3: ENG-111 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050

    Set 4: DRE-098 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050

    Also take ELC-112 and ELC-113
    This course provides instruction in the application of electrical tools, materials, and test equipment associated with commercial electrical installations. Topics include the NEC; safety; electrical blueprints; planning, layout, and installation of equipment and conduits; and wiring devices such as panels and overcurrent devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly install equipment and conduit associated with commercial electrical installations.

     

    **This is a Spring Only Class.** (S23519)
  

  • ELC 115 - Industrial Wiring

    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Take ELC-113
    This course covers layout, planning, and installation of wiring systems in industrial facilities. Emphasis is placed on industrial wiring methods and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to install industrial systems and equipment.

    **This is a Summer Only Class.**

    (S23520)
  

  • ELC 117 - Motors and Controls

    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: RED-090 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050 Set 2: ENG-095 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050 Set 3: ENG-111 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050 Set 4: DRE-098 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of motors and motor controls. Topics include ladder diagrams, pilot devices, contactors, motor starters, motors, and other control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly select, connect, and troubleshoot motors and control circuits.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.**

    (S23521)
  

  • ELC 118 - National Electrical Code

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    Prerequisites: Take ELC-111 ELC-112 or ELC-113
    This course covers the use of the current National Electrical Code. Topics include the NEC history, wiring methods, overcurrent protection, materials, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively use the NEC.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.**

    (S11926)
  

  • ELC 119 - NEC Calculations

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    Prerequisites: Take ELC-118
    This course covers branch circuit, feeder, and service calculations. Emphasis is placed on sections of the National Electrical Code related to calculations. Upon completion, students should be able to use appropriate code sections to size wire, conduit, and overcurrent devices for branch circuits, feeders, and service.

    **This is a Summer Only Class.**

    (S11833)
  

  • ELC 121 - Electrical Estimating

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    Prerequisites: Take ELC-113
    This course covers the principles involved in estimating electrical projects. Topics include take-offs of materials and equipment, labor, overhead, and profit. Upon completion, students should be able to estimate simple electrical projects.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S21591)
  

  • ELC 125 - Diagrams and Schematics

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    This course covers the interpretation of electrical diagrams, schematics, and drawings common to electrical applications. Emphasis is placed on reading and interpreting electrical diagrams and schematics. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.

    **This is a Summer Only Class.**

    (S10647)
  

  • ELC 128 - Intro to PLC

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take ELC-111 or ELC-117 or ELC-131
    This course introduces the programmable logic controller (PLC) and its associated applications. Topics include ladder logic diagrams, input/output modules, power supplies, surge protection, selection/installation of controllers, and interfacing of controllers with equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to understand basic PLC systems and create simple programs. (S23522)
  

  • ELC 131 - Circuit Analysis I

    Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Take ENG-095 RED-090 DRE-098 or ENG-111
    Corequisites: Take MAT-121 or MAT-171

     

    This course introduces DC and AC electricity with an emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, and operation of test equipment. Topics include DC and AC principles, circuit analysis laws and theorems, components, test equipment operation, circuit simulation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret circuit schematics; design, construct, verify, and analyze DC/AC circuits; and properly use test equipment. (S23482)
  

  • ELC 133 - Circuit Analysis II

    Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Take ELC-131
    This course covers additional concepts of DC/AC electricity, the use of test equipment, and measurement techniques. Topics include the application of network theorems such as delta/wye transformations, Superposition Theorem, and other advanced circuit analysis principles. Upon completion, students should be able to construct and analyze DC/AC circuits used advanced circuit analysis theorems, circuit simulators, and test equipment.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.**

    (S23484)
  

  • ELC 213 - Instrumentation

    Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Take ELC-112 ELC-111 or ELC-131
    This course covers the fundamentals of instrumentation used in industry. Emphasis is placed on electric, electronic, and other instruments. Upon completion, students should be able to install, maintain, and calibrate instrumentation. (S21598)
  

  • ELC 220 - Photovoltaic Sys Tech

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take ALT-120 or ELC-111
    This course introduces the concepts, tools, techniques, and materials needed to understand systems that convert solar energy into electricity with photovoltaic (pv) technologies. Topics include site analysis for system integration, building codes, and advances in photovoltaic technology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of photovoltaic technology and current applications.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S23449)
  

  • ELC 221 - Adv PV Sys Designs

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take ELC-220
    This course introduces specific elements in photovoltaic (pv) systems technologies including efficiency, modules, inverters, charge controllers, batteries, and system installation. Topics include National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical specifications, photovoltaic system components, array design and power integration requirements that combine to form a unified structure. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of various photovoltaic designs and proper installation of NEC compliant solar electric power systems.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.**

    (S23453)
  

  • ELC 228 - PLC Applications

    Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Take ELC-128
    This course covers programming and applications of programmable logic controllers. Emphasis is placed on programming techniques, networking, specialty I/O modules, and system troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to specify, implement, and maintain complex PLC controlled systems. (S21601)
  

  • ELC 230 - Wind & Hydro Power Sys

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces concepts, designs, tools, techniques, and material requirements for systems that convert wind and water into usable energy. Topics include the analysis, measurement, and estimation of potential energy of wind and water systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the technologies associated with converting wind and water into a viable energy source.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S23454)
  

  • ELN 114 - Marine Electronics

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    This course introduces a wide variety of marine electronics that are used in the marine research industry. Topics include basic theory, AC/DC power systems, components, circuits, testing, troubleshooting, and installation of AC and DC marine electronics. Upon completion, students should be able to install, maintain, and operate basic marine electronics used in the marine research industry. (S21621)
  

  • ELN 131 - Analog Electronics I

    Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Take ELC-131 and MAT-121 or MAT-171
    This course introduces the characteristics and applications of semiconductor devices and circuits. Emphasis is placed on analysis, selection, biasing, and applications. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot analog circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.**

    (S23487)
  

  • ELN 132 - Analog Electronics II

    Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Take ELN-131
    This course covers additional applications of analog electronic circuits with an emphasis on analog and mixed signal integrated circuits (IC). Topics include amplification, filtering, oscillation, voltage regulation, and other analog circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot analog electronic circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment. (S23509)
  

  • ELN 133 - Digital Electronics

    Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Take ELC-131
    This course covers combinational and sequential logic circuits. Topics include number systems, Boolean algebra, logic families, medium scale integration (MSI) and large scale integration (LSI) circuits, analog to digital (AD) and digital to analog (DA) conversion, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot digital circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S23488)
  

  • ELN 150 - CAD for Electronics

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    Prerequisites: Take ELC-131
    This course introduces computer-aided drafting (CAD) with an emphasis on applications in the electronics field. Topics include electronics industry standards (symbols, schematic diagrams, layouts); drawing electronic circuit diagrams; and specialized electronic drafting practices and components such as resistors, capacitors, and ICs. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare electronic drawings with CAD software. (S21630)
  

  • ELN 152 - Fabrication Techniques

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    This course covers the fabrication methods required to create a prototype product from the initial circuit design. Topics include CAD, layout, sheet metal working, component selection, PC board layout and construction, reverse engineering, soldering, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to design and construct an electronic product with all its associated documentation. (S21631)
  

  • ELN 231 - Industrial Controls

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take ELC- 111 or ELC-131
    This course introduces the fundamental concepts of control of rotating machinery and associated peripheral devices. Topics include rotating machine theory, ladder logic, electromechanical and solid state relays, motor controls, pilot devices, three-phase power systems, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret schematics and demonstrate an understanding of electromechanical and electronic control of rotating machinery. (S21639)
  

  • ELN 232 - Intro to Microprocessors

    Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Take CSC-133 ELN-133
    This course introduces microprocessor architecture and microcomputer systems including memory and input/output interfacing. Topics include low-level language programming, bus architecture, I/O systems, memory systems, interrupts, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot fundamental microprocessor circuits and programs using appropriate techniques and test equipment. (S21640)
  

  • ELN 234 - Communication Systems

    Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    Corequisites: Take ELN-133

    This course introduces the fundamentals of electronic communication systems. Topics include the frequency spectrum, electrical noise, modulation techniques, characteristics of transmitters and receivers, and digital communications. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret analog and digital communication circuit diagrams, analyze transmitter and receiver circuits, and use appropriate communication test equipment.

      (S21642)
  

  • ELN 235 - Data Communication Sys

    Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Take ELN-234(S21642);
    This course covers data communication systems and the transmission of digital information from source to destination. Topics include data transmission systems, interfaces and modems, protocols, networks, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts associated with data communication systems. (S21643)
  

  • ELN 236 - Fiber Optics and Lasers

    Class: 3 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Take ELC-111 or ELC-131
    This course introduces the fundamentals of fiber optics and lasers. Topics include the transmission of light; characteristics of fiber optic and lasers and their systems; fiber optic production; types of lasers; and laser safety. Upon completion, students should be able to understand fiber optic communications and basic laser fundamentals. (S20400)
  

  • ELN 237 - Local Area Networks

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take CIS-110 CET-172
    This course introduces the fundamentals of local area networks and their operation. Topics include the characteristics of network topologies, system hardware, system configuration, installation and operation of the LAN. Upon completion, students should be able to install and maintain a local area network. (S21644)
  

  • ELN 238 - Advanced LANs

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take TNE-255
    This course covers advanced concepts, tools, and techniques associated with servers, workstations, and overall local area network performance. Topics include network security and configuration, system performance and optimization, communication protocols and packet formats, troubleshooting techniques, multi-platform integration, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to use advanced techniques to install, manage, and troubleshoot networks and optimize server and workstation performance.

    **This is a Spring Only Class**.

    (S21645)
  

  • ELN 246 - Cert Elect Tech Prep

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take ELN-234
    This course covers electronic principles, theories, and concepts. Emphasis is placed on those items covered in the Certified Electronic Technician examination. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in electronics and be prepared for the Certified Electronic Technician examination. (S11665)
  

  • ELN 260 - Prog Logic Controllers

    Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    This course provides a detailed study of PLC applications, with a focus on design of industrial controls using the PLC. Topics include PLC components, memory organization, math instructions, documentation, input/output devices, and applying PLCs in industrial control systems. Upon completion, students should be able to select and program a PLC system to perform a wide variety of industrial control functions. (S21655)
  

  • ELN 275 - Troubleshooting

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    Prerequisites: Take ELN-133 OR ELN 141
    This course covers techniques of analyzing and repairing failures in electronic equipment. Topics include safety, signal tracing, use of service manuals, and specific troubleshooting methods for analog, digital, and other electronics-based circuits and systems. Upon completion, students should be able to logically diagnose and isolate faults and perform necessary repairs to meet manufacturers’ specifications. Not used at CFCC 5.16.07 (S21659)
  

  • EMS 110 - EMT

    Class: 6 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Credits: 8

    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Emergency Medical Science (A45340) program

    This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S23869)
  

  • EMS 121 - AEMT Clinical Practicum

    Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    Prerequisites: Take EMS-110 Take EMS-120
    This course provides the hospital and field internship/clinical experiences required in preparation for the Advanced EMT certification. Emphasis is placed on performing patient assessments, treatments, and interactions appropriate at the Advanced EMT level of care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence at the Advanced EMT skill level. (S23871)
  

  • EMS 122 - EMS Clinical Practicum I

    Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 1

    Prerequisites: Take EMS-110
    Corequisites: Take EMS-130

    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Emergency Medical Science (A45340) program

    This course provides the introductory hospital clinical experience for the paramedic student. Emphasis is placed on mastering fundamental paramedic skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence with fundamental paramedic level skills.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.** (S23872)
  

  • EMS 125 - EMS Instructor Methodology

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Emergency Medical Science (A45340) program

    This course covers the information needed to develop and instruct EMS courses. Topics include instructional methods, lesson plan development, time management skills, and theories of adult learning. Upon completion, students should be able to teach EMS courses and meet the North Carolina EMS requirements for instructor methodology.

    **This is a Summer Only Class.**

    (S10755)
  

  • EMS 130 - Pharmacology

    Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Take EMS-110
    Corequisites: Take EMS-122

    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Emergency Medical Science (A45340) program

    This course introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication administration and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include medical terminology, pharmacological concepts, weights, measures, drug calculations, vascular access for fluids and medication administration and legislation. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately calculate drug dosages, properly administer medications, and demonstrate general knowledge of pharmacology.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.** (S23874)
  

  • EMS 131 - Advanced Airway Management

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    Prerequisites: Take EMS-110
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Emergency Medical Science (A45340) program

    This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include respiratory anatomy and physiology, airway/ventilation, adjuncts, surgical intervention, and rapid sequence intubation. Upon completion, students should be able to properly utilize all airway adjuncts and pharmacology associated with airway control and maintenance.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.**

    (S23875)
  

  • EMS 140 - Rescue Scene Management

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Emergency Medical Science (A45340) program

    This course introduces rescue scene management. Topics include response to hazardous material conditions, incident command, and extrication of patients from a variety of situations. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage rescue operations based upon initial and follow-up scene assessment.

    **This is a Summer Only Class.**

    (S23876)
  

  • EMS 160 - Cardiology I

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    Prerequisites: Take EMS-110
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Emergency Medical Science (A45340) program

    This course introduces the study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, electrophysiology, and basic rhythm interpretation in the monitoring leads. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and interpret basic rhythms.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.**

    (S23873)
  

  • EMS 220 - Cardiology II

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take All: EMS-122, EMS-130, and EMS-160
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Emergency Medical Science (A45340) program

    This course provides an in-depth study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include assessment and treatment of cardiac emergencies, application and interpretation of advanced electrocardiography utilizing the twelve-lead ECG, cardiac pharmacology, and patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to assess and treat patients utilizing American Heart Association guidelines.

    **This is a Summer Only Class.**

    (S23878)
  

  • EMS 221 - EMS Clinical Practicum II

    Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    Prerequisites: Take All: EMS-122 and EMS-130
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Emergency Medical Science (A45340) program

    This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on increasing the proficiency of students’ skills and abilities in patient assessments and the delivery of care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate continued progress in advanced-level patient care.

    **This is a Summer Only Class.**

    (S23879)
  

  • EMS 231 - EMS Clinical Pract III

    Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take All: EMS-130 and EMS-221
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Emergency Medical Science (A45340) program

    This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the students’ skills and abilities in providing advanced-level care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate continued progress in advanced-level patient care.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S23880)
  

  • EMS 235 - EMS Management

    Class: 2 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Emergency Medical Science (A45340) program

    This course stresses the principles of managing a modern emergency medical service system. Topics include structure and function of municipal governments, EMS grantsmanship, finance, regulatory agencies, system management, legal issues, and other topics relevant to the EMS manager. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the principles of managing emergency medical service delivery systems.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.**

    (S11658)
  

  • EMS 240 - Patients W/ Special Challenges

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    Prerequisites: Take All: EMS-122 and EMS-130
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Emergency Medical Science (A45340) program

    This course includes concepts of crisis intervention and techniques of interacting with patients with special challenges and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate intervention and interaction for neglected, abused, terminally ill, chronically ill, technology assisted, bariatric, physically challenged, mentally challenged, or assaulted patients as well as behavioral emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage the care of patients with special challenges.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S23919)
  

  • EMS 241 - EMS Clinical Practicum IV

    Class: 0 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Take All: EMS-130 and EMS-231
    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Emergency Medical Science (A45340) program

    This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on mastering the skills/competencies required of the paramedic providing advanced-level care. Upon completion, students should be able to provide advanced-level patient care as an entry-level paramedic.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.**

    (S23920)
  

  • EMS 250 - Medical Emergencies

    Class: 3 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Take All: EMS-122 and EMS-130
    This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate interventions/treatments for disorders/diseases/injuries affecting the following systems: respiratory, neurological, abdominal/gastrointestinal, endocrine, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and immunological as well as toxicology, infectious diseases and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, assess and manage the care of frequently encountered medical conditions based upon initial patient assessment.

    **This is a Summer Only Class.**

    (S23921)
  

  • EMS 260 - Trauma Emergencies

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    Prerequisites: Take All: EMS-122 and EMS-130
    This course provides in-depth study of trauma including pharmacological interventions for conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include an overview of thoracic, abdominal, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurological, and multi-system trauma, soft tissue trauma of the head, neck, and face as well as environmental emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage trauma situations based upon patient assessment and should adhere to standards of care.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S23922)
  

  • EMS 270 - Life Span Emergencies

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take All: EMS-122 and EMS-130
    This course covers medical/ethical/legal issues and the spectrum of age-specific emergencies from conception through death required for paramedic certification. Topics include gynecological, obstetrical, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric emergencies and pharmacological therapeutics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and treat age-specific emergencies.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.**

    (S23923)
  

  • EMS 280 - EMS Bridging Course

    Class: 2 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Restrictions: Must be enrolled in Emergency Medical Science (A45340) program

    This course is designed to bridge the knowledge gained in a continuing education paramedic program with the knowledge gained in an EMS curriculum program. Emphasis is placed on patient assessment, advanced electrocardiography utilizing the twelve-lead ECG, advanced pharmacology, the appropriate intervention and treatment of multi-system injuries/disorders, ethics, and NC laws and rules. Upon completion, students should be able to perform advanced patient assessment and practice skills. (S23924)
  

  • EMS 285 - EMS Capstone

    Class: 1 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    Prerequisites: Take All: EMS-220, EMS-250, and EMS-260
    This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate problem-solving skills as a team leader in simulated patient scenarios and is required for paramedic certification. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, integration of didactic and psychomotor skills, and effective performance in simulated emergency situations. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and appropriately respond to a variety of EMS-related events.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.**

    (S10931)
  

  • ENV 110 - Environmental Science

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course covers fundamental scientific principles and problems facing society today. Topics include population, natural resources, air and water pollution, and waste disposal problems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate insight into the role the individual plays in shaping the environment.

    **This is a Summer Only Class**.

    (S23360)
  

  • ENV 226 - Environmental Law

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course covers federal laws and acts concerning environmental quality standards and the use of resources, legal procedures for enforcing laws, and problems concerning enforcement. Emphasis is placed on environmental law basics, water quality laws, air quality laws, waste disposal laws, and biological resource protection laws. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of federal/state environmental laws and their importance to the protection of environmental quality. (S23490)
  

  • EPT 120 - Sociology of Disaster

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course is designed to overview sociological disaster research, disaster systems, and alternative research approaches. Topics include human and organizational behaviors, long disaster impact on communities, disaster warning, and evacuation considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to assess and predict the impact of disaster-related human behavior. (S20530)
  

  • EPT 124 - EM Services Law & Ethics

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course covers federal and state laws that affect emergency service personnel in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist incident. Topics include initial response and long-term management strategies, with an emphasis on legal and ethical considerations and coordination between local, state, and federal agencies. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the role of private industry, government agencies, public policies, and federal/state declarations of disasters in emergency situations. (S22188)
  

  • EPT 130 - Mitigation & Preparedness

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces the mitigation and preparation techniques and methods necessary to minimize the impact of natural, technological, and man-made disasters. Topics include hazard identification and mapping, design and construction applications, financial incentives, insurance, structural controls, preparation, planning, assessment, implementation, and exercises. Upon completion students should be able to develop a mitigation and preparedness plan. (S22189)
  

  • EPT 140 - Emergency Management

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course covers the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Topics include organizing for emergency management, coordinating for community resources, public sector liability, and the roles of government agencies at all levels. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of comprehensive emergency management and the integrated emergency management system.

    **This is a Summer Only Class.**

    (S23936)
  

  • EPT 150 - Incident Management

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Topics include integrating command and control systems, maintaining communication within command and control systems, and using NIMS procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of key concepts necessary for operating within the National Incident Management System. (S22186)
  

  • EPT 210 - Response & Recovery

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces the basic concepts, operational procedures, and authorities involved in response and recovery efforts to major disasters. Topics include federal, state, and local roles and responsibilities in major disaster, response, and recovery work, with an emphasis on governmental coordination. Upon completion, students should be able to implement a disaster response plan and assess the needs of those involved in a major disaster. (S22187)
  

  • EPT 220 - Terrorism and Emer. Mgt.

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course covers preparing for, responding to, and safely mitigating terrorism incidents. Topics include the history of terrorism, scene hazards, evidence preservation, risk assessment, roles and responsibilities, explosive recognition, and terrorism planning. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize the threat of terrorism and operate within the emergency management framework at a terrorism incident. (S22024)
  

  • EPT 275 - Emergency Ops Center Mgt

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and operate an emergency operations center (EOC) during crisis situations.Topics include properly locating and designing an EOC, staffing, training and briefing EOC personnel, and how to operate an EOC. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate how to set up and operate an effective emergency operations center. (S22025)
  

  • FIP 120 - Intro to Fire Protection

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course provides an overview of the development, methods, systems and regulations that apply to the fire protection field. Topics include history, evolution, statistics, suppression, organizations, careers, curriculum, and related subjects. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the fire protection field.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S23882)
  

  • FIP 124 - Fire Prevention & Public Ed

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces fire prevention concepts as they relate to community and industrial operations referenced in NFPA standard 101. Topics include the development and maintenance of fire prevention programs, educational programs, and inspection programs. Upon completion, students should be able to research, develop, and present a fire safety program to a citizens or industrial group.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S23883)
  

  • FIP 128 - Detection & Investigation

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course covers procedures for determining the origin and cause of accidental and incendiary fires referenced in NFPA standard 921. Topics include collection and preservation of evidence, detection and determination of accelerants, courtroom procedure and testimony, and documentation of the fire scene. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct a competent fire investigation and present those findings to appropriate officials or equivalent.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S23884)
  

  • FIP 132 - Building Construction

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course covers the principles and practices reference in NFPA standard 220 related to various types of building construction,including residential and commercial, as impacted by fire conditions. Topics include types of construction and related elements, fire resistive aspects of construction materials, building codes, collapse, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and recognize various types of construction and their positive or negative aspects as related to fire conditions.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S23885)
  

  • FIP 136 - Inspections & Codes

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course covers the fundamentals of fire and building codes and procedures to conduct an inspection referenced in NFPA standard 1730. Topics include review of fire and building codes, writing inspection reports, identifying hazards, plan reviews, site sketches, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct a fire code compliance inspection and produce a written report.

    **This is a Summer Only Class.**

    (S23886)
  

  • FIP 152 - Fire Protection Law

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course covers fire protection law as referenced in NFPA standard 1. Topics include legal terms, contracts, liability, review of case histories, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss laws, codes, and ordinances as they relate to fire protection.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.**

    (S23888)
  

  • FIP 156 - Computers in Fire Svc

    Class: 1 Lab: 2 Clinical: 0 Credits: 2

    This course covers the use of computers by fire protection organizations. Topics include operating systems, networking concepts, fire incident reporting systems, and other software applications in fire protection. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of computers and their applications to fire protection.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.**

    (S23890)
  

  • FIP 162 - Firefighter Safety & Wellness

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    The purpose of this course is to reduce firefighter injuries and fatalities by discussing topics that impact firefighter safety. Emphasis is placed on national standards, the 16 Life Safety Initiatives, and current events to identify changes needed to create a culture of safety. Upon completion, students should be able to define and describe the need for cultural and behavioral changes within the emergency services.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.**

    (S24210)
  

  • FIP 164 - OSHA Standards

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course covers public and private sector OSHA work site requirements referenced in NFPA standard 1250. Emphasis is placed on accident prevention and reporting, personal safety, machine operations, and hazardous material handling. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and interpret specific OSHA regulations and write workplace policies designed to achieve compliance.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S23893)
  

  • FIP 220 - Fire Fighting Strategies

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course provides preparation for command of initial incident operations involving emergencies within both the public and private sector referenced in NFPA standards 1561, 1710, and 1720. Topics include incident management, fire-ground tactics and strategies, incident safety, and command/control of emergency operations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the initial incident system as it relates to operations involving various emergencies in fire and non-fire situations.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S23898)
  

  • FIP 221 - Adv Fire Fighting Strat

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take FIP-220
    This course covers command-level operations for multi-company/agency operations involving fire and non-fire emergencies. Topics include advanced use of the Incident Command System(ICS), advanced incident analysis, command-level fire operations, and control of both man made and natural major disasters. Upon completion, students should be able to describe proper and accepted systems for the mitigation of emergencies at the level of overall scene command.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.**

    (S23899)
  

  • FIP 228 - Local Govt Finance

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces local governmental financial principles and practices. Topics include budget preparation and justification, revenue policies, statutory requirements, audits, and the economic climate. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend the importance of finance as it applies to the operations of a department.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.**

    (S23902)
  

  • FIP 240 - Fire Service Supervision

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course covers supervisory skills and practices in the fire protection field. Topics include the supervisor’s job, supervision skills, the changing work environment, managing change, organizing for results, discipline and grievances, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of effective fire service supervision, meeting elements of NFPA 1021.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.**

    (S23908)
  

  • FIP 256 - Munic Public Relations

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course is a general survey of municipal public relations and their effect on the governmental process referenced in NFPA standard 1035. Topics include principles of public relations, press releases, press conferences, public information officers, image surveys, and the effects of perceived service on fire protection delivery. Upon completion, students should be able to manage public relations functions of organizations which meet elements of NFPA 1021 for Fire Officer I and II.

    **This is a Summer Only Class.**

    (S23912)
  

  • FIP 276 - Managing Fire Services

    Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course provides an overview of fire department operative services referenced in NFPA standard 1021. Topics include finance, staffing, equipment, code enforcement,management information, specialized services, legal issues, planning, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand concepts and apply fire department management and operations principles.

    **This is a Summer Only Class.**

    (S23917)
  

  • FST 102 - Foodservice Skills I

    Class: 4 Lab: 8 Clinical: 0 Credits: 8

    Prerequisites: Take One: FST-103 or CUL-110
    Corequisites: CUL-110

    This course introduces the concepts, skills, and techniques for volume food production in an institutional or commercial setting. Emphasis is placed on knife skills, tool and equipment handling, and applying principles of basic hot and cold food preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate entry-level skills for foodservice operations. (S22866)
  

  • FVP 111 - Intro. to Film and Video

    Class: 2 Lab: 3 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course is an overview of the film making process from conceptualization to execution and examines film genres in the context of history, theory, creativity, and commerce. Topics include the history of film and video in the US, technical terminology, relationships between various job categories, and the language of film. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a film vocabulary and knowledge of working conditions in the film/video production field. (S13357)
  

  • FVP 112 - Art Dept Operations I

    Class: 1 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course introduces practical fabrication skills for wood and other materials required to build both props and sets from blueprints, photographs, or sketches. Emphasis is placed on the safe use of hand and power tools, and the skills required for collaborative efforts in set and prop construction. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the equipment and skills necessary to assist in constructing sets and props.

    **This is a Fall Only Class**.

    (S13281)
  

  • FVP 113 - Grip & Electrical I

    Class: 1 Lab: 4 Clinical: 0 Credits: 3

    This course covers various grip/support packages used in different environments for studio and location. Topics include lighting units, hardware, stands, color media, and electrical theory with emphasis on safety. Upon completion, students should be able to execute basic grip and electrical directions given by the key grip, and/or gaffer.

    **This is a Spring Only Class.**

    (S13333)
 

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