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Associate Degree Suggested Course Sequence
CATAWBA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FIRE PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY (A55240)
| Fall Semester 2006 |
| Course Number |
Title |
Class |
Lab |
Credit |
| FIP 120 |
Introduction to Fire Protection |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| FIP 124 |
Fire Prevention and Public Education |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| FIP 220 |
Fire Fighting Strategies |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| ACA 111 |
College Student Success |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| CIS 110 |
Introduction to Computers |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| Spring Semester 2007 |
| FIP 152 |
Fire Protection Law |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| FIP 224 |
Instructional Methodology |
4 |
0 |
4 |
| FIP 144 |
Sprinklers and Auto Alarms |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| PSY 150 |
General Psychology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| Summer Semester 2007 |
| FIP 276 |
Managing Fire Services |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| FIP 136 |
Inspections and Codes |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| MAT 140 |
Survey of Mathematics |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| MAT 140A |
Survey of Mathematics Lab |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| ENG 111 |
Expository Writing |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| Fall Semester 2007 |
| FIP 132 |
Building Construction |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| FIP 236 |
Emergency Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| FIP 148 |
Fixed and Portable Extinguishing Systems |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| |
Humanities Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| Spring Semester 2008 |
| FIP 264 |
Flame Propagation and Materials Rating |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| FIP 230 |
Chemistry of Hazardous Materials |
5 |
0 |
5 |
| FIP 248 |
Fire Service Personnel Administration |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| ENG 114 |
Prof. Research & Reporting |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| Summer Semester 2008 |
| FIP 232 |
*Hydraulics and Water Distribution |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| FIP 128 |
Detection & Investigation |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| COM 231 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| |
Total Required Credit Hour |
|
|
74 |
| |
| **General Education Requirements** |
| ENG 111 |
Expository Writing |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| ENG 114 |
Professional Research and Reporting |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| MAT 140 or MAT 161 |
Survey of Mathematics or College Algebra |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| PSY 150 |
General Psychology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| COM 231 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| HUM Elective |
See catalog |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| CIS 110 |
Introduction to Computers |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| ACA 111 |
College Student Success |
1 |
0 |
1 |
This recommended course sequence is for a full time schedule. For a part time schedule, please consult with an advisor or counselor.
Students may enter this program in the Fall, Summer, or Spring semesters: however, some courses may be offered during specified semesters only.
| Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree |
Prerequisite: High school diploma or GED |
Please note: ACA 111 is recommended to be taken as early as possible. A grade of D is not acceptable for graduation.
Student insurance is required for Flame Propagation class.
Students may receive up to 9 hours credit for the following with approval from the Department Chair.
FIP 224 Educational Methodology 4 hours with State Level II
FIP 230 Hazardous Materials 5 hours with State Technician Level
FIP 132 Building Construction 3 hours with North Carolina Contractors Certification
FIP 124 Fire Prevention 3 hours with FLSE Level III State Certification
FIP 136 Inspections and Codes 3 hours with Level 3 State Certification
Catawba Valley Community College
Fire Protection Technology 2008 Fall Semester at a glance
Fire Protection Technology 2008 Spring Semester at a glance
Fire Protection Technology 2007 Fall Semester at a glance
Fire Protection Technology 2007 Spring Semester at a glance
Fire Protection Technology 2007 Summer Semester at a glance
Mitchell Community College
Mitchell Community College College Course Listing (A collaboration with Catatawba Valley Community College)
Fire Protection Technology 2008 Spring Semester at a glance (Mitchell Community College)
Fire Protection Technology 2008 Fall Semester at a glance (Mitchell Community College)
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
G. Winfield Abee
Regional Fire / Rescue Coordinator
N.C. Community Colleges
828-327-4058
wabee@cvcc.edu
www.cvcc.edu
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