Fire Science Technology

Fire Science Technology Courses

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  • Code

  • Course

  • Credits

• • FST 101

  • Principles of Fire Protection

  • 3
  Principles of Fire Protection is a broad-based course which covers the history of fire prevention, current codes and standards, legal means of enforcing these codes, fire safety prevention procedures, responsibilities of fire prevention for both the public and private sector as well as a brief introduction to fire prevention research.
• • FST 112

  • Fire Department Equipment & Systems

  • 3
• • FST 124

  • Building Construction

  • 3
• • FST 132

  • Health and Safety for First Responders

  • 3
• • FST 203

  • Arson Investigation

  • 3
• • FST 215

  • Fire-Ground Hydraulics

  • 3
• • FST 222

  • Psychology and Mental Health for the First Responder

  • 3
• • FST 242

  • Strategies & Tactics on Emergency Scene

  • 3
• • CJS 103

  • Criminology

  • 3
  The nature and cause of criminal behavior in contemporary America, the social forces involved, the major causes of lawbreaking, and analysis of social responses to criminals, including the workings of the police, courts, laws, and prisons are studied. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly recommended.
• • CJS 105

  • Criminal Evidence & Investigation

  • 3
  An examination of the kinds and degrees of evidence and the rules governing admissibility of evidence in court. The student will study the fundamentals of investigation, crime scene search and recording, collection and preservation of physical evidence, source of information, interviews and interrogation, follow-up, and case preparation. Prerequisite: CJS 101. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly recommended.
• • CJS 117

  • Crisis Intervention & the Police

  • 3
  This course will examine the police officer responding to a wide range of calls which involve the potential for crisis. This course will involve incidents with violent individuals as well as volatile groups that the police officer often comes into contact with. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly recommended
• • CJS 121

  • Criminal Procedure

  • 3
  This course introduces the student to the basics of criminal procedure, including the law of search and seizure, arrest, interrogation and identification, the pretrial process, the criminal trial, sentencing and punishment, appeal and post- conviction relief, and constitutional safeguards in state and federal criminal proceedings. Prerequisite: CJS 101. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly recommended
• • ENG 101

  • English Composition I

  • 3
  A required course for all students who have demonstrated acceptable writing proficiency as measured by a standard test or satisfactory completion of ENG 090. This course will emphasize developing the student’s ability to articulate his/her thoughts in writing a coherent, unified, and well- structured composition. The student will write a series of papers. The student will also learn the techniques needed to produce a library research paper. The required research paper is a major component of the course.
• • ENG 102

  • English Composition II

  • 3
  A required course, which introduces the student to themes and techniques in the basic genres of literature: the short story, drama, and poetry. Expository papers may be written in response to ideas embodied in literature. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or permission of instructor.
• • EMS 101

  • Emergency Medical Technician- Basic

  • 6
  The Basic Emergency Medical Technician Course is an in-depth course in basic life support offered by the Comprehensive Medical Teaching Institute (CMTI) at Quincy College. It offers career training for entry-level positions in emergency medical settings. Students learn about acute illnesses, medical emergencies, traumatic emergencies, childbirth, rescue extrication, ambulance operations, splinting techniques, communication and documentation, medical legal implications, automated external defibrillator (aed)/ cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr), basic medications and their effects. After successful completion of all requirements and skills training, the student will qualify to apply for respective national and state certification exams. The course involves approximately 160 hours of classroom participation where complete attendance all sessions is mandatory. The course meets or exceeds current National Emergency Medical Services guidelines and has Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services approval.
• • CHE 103

  • Introduction to Forensic Science

  • 4
  An introductory course focusing on use of science in solving criminal cases. Basics of chemical, physical, medical, and behavioral sciences will be used to preserve a crime scene and identify, collect, examine and interpret crime evidence to help the process of law. Topics include, but are not limited to, analysis of fiber, hair, body fluids, fingerprints, footprints, bullet residue, toxic substance, illegal drugs, explosives, DNA traces, tool marks, and documents. ENG 101, MAT 095 or higher strongly recommended, with “C” or better.
• • HSV 201

  • Counseling Skills

  • 3
  An examination of the helping relationship in individual and group work with emphasis on techniques such as listening skills, questioning, and interviewing. Topics covered include assessment, treatment planning, and techniques of intervention including behavior modification, psychodynamic, existential-humanistic, and cognitive therapies.
• • HSV 251

  • Introduction to Substance Addiction Studies

  • 3
  An introduction to the psychological, physical, and sociological factors in chemical dependence and abuse. Emphasis is on the history of the chemical problem, pharmacological aspects, different programs, student’s attitudes, and addiction in America.
• • SOC 112

  • Interpersonal Communication

  • 3
  An experience-based introduction to the concepts and skills in oral communication; listening, feedback, group discussions, speeches, self-disclosure and relational communication.