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Dec 04, 2024
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Spring 2020 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Fire Protection Technology: A.A.S.
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Associate in Applied Science
CIP CODE: 43.0202
The Fire Protection Technology Program has been developed by a local advisory committee to meet the needs of the area; specialized courses and general education courses constitute the degree program.
This program is designed for full-time students desiring employment after two years of study. Careful planning and selection of courses is necessary to complete the program in two years.
SEQUENCE OF COURSES: This model is a two-year course schedule for students meeting all program requirements and deciding to pursue full-time study. Schedules will be redesigned for those requiring preparatory courss or those deciding to pursue part-time study.
Mission:
To prepare students for positions in the field of fire prevention and protection. This program is also designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year fire science, or related program.
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will understand the basic principles of firefighting.
- Students will understand fire behavior and the chemistry of fire.
- Students will understand the history and structure of laws in the United States.
- Students will understand the functions of line and staff personnel within the fire service organization.
Program Chairperson:
Kerry Weber
Office: Business Building, Room 106
Telephone: 607 778-5008
E-mail: weberkc1@sunybroome.edu
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Fall Semester 16 Credits
- FRS Suggested Elective Credits: 3 (HLS 150W recommended - Fall only)
- FRS Suggested Elective Credits: 3
- FRS Suggested Elective Credits: 3
- General Education Natural Laboratory Science Credits: 4
- BIT Course Credits: 3
Spring Semester 15-16 Credits
- FRS Suggested Elective Credits: 3
- FRS Suggested Elective Credits: 3
- FRS Suggested Elective Credits: 3
- Social Science Credits: 3
- General Education Humanities, or General Education Foreign Language, or General Education Arts Credits: 3-4
Fall Semester 16 Credits
- FRS Suggested Elective (HLS 150W recommended - Fall only) Credits: 3
- FRS Suggested Elective Credits: 3
- FRS Suggested Elective Credits: 3
- General Education Natural Laboratory Science Credits: 4
- BIT Course Credits: 3
Spring Semester 15-16 Credits
- FRS Suggested Elective Credits: 3
- FRS Suggested Elective Credits: 3
- FRS Suggested Elective Credits: 3
- Social Science Credits: 3
- General Education Humanities or General Education Foreign Language, General Education Arts Credits: 3-4
FRS Suggested Electives:
Choose any FRS, HLS, EMT course. All Fire Electives should be selected in consultation through advisement to ensure they meet program requirements.
Notes
Mathmematics courses are by placement test; students usually take MAT 109, 113, 115, 118, 124 or 136, or BUS 115. (Developmental math may be necessary but is not creditable toward degree). Students wishing to transfer to a four-year school are strongly encouraged to complete a General Education Math course.
[Courses taken at the New York State Fire Academy at Montour Falls will be reviewed for credit on an individual basis using the credit by exam policy.]
New York State Firefighter I and II, and EMT certification will be reviewed for credit toward FRS elective credit on an individual basis.
Two writing emphasis courses (W) are required after completing ENG 110.
Fire Protection courses are offered on a rotation system. Each course is usually offered once every three to four semesters.
Total Credits: 60.50-62.50
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