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Fire ProtectionTechnology Associate in Applied Science (A55240)

COURSE LISTING
Prefix No. Course Description Class Lab Clin/Wk Ex Credit
FIP 120 Introduction to Fire
3
0
0
3
FIP 124 Fire Prevention and Public Edu.
3
0
0
3
FIP 128 Detection & Investigation
3
0
0
3
FIP 132 Building Construction
3
0
0
3
FIP 136 Inspections and Code
3
0
0
3
FIP
144
Sprinklers and Auto Alarms
2
2
0
3
FIP 148 Portable & Fixed Ext. Systems
2
2
0
3
FIP 152 Fire Protection Law
3
0
0
3
FIP 220 Fire Fighting Strategies
3
0
0
3
FIP 224 Instructional Methodology
4
0
0
4
FIP 230 Chem. Of Hazardous Materials
5
0
0
5
*FIP 232-140

Hydraulics & Water Distrib.
MAT 140

2
2
0
3
FIP 236 Emergency Management
3
0
0
3
FIP 248 Fire Service Personnel Admin.
3
0
0
3
FIP 264 Flame Prop. And Material Rating
1
4
0
3
FIP 276 Managing Fire Services
3
0
0
3
Total Course Credit Hours: 51

 

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS
Prefix No. Course Description Class Lab Clin/Wk Ex Credit
ENG 111 Expository Writing
3
0
0
3
ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting
3
0
0
3
COM 231 Public Speaking
3
0
0
3
MAT 140-161 MATH 140 or MATH 161
3
0
0
3
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
2
2
0
3
PSY 150 General Psychology
3
0
0
3
ACA 111 College Student Success
1
0
0
1
    HUM Elective
3
0
0
3
Total Core Credit Hours: 22
Total Course and Core Credit Hours: 73

Many courses have prerequisites; check course
descriptions for details.

SAMPLE CLASSROOM SCHEDULE
Students will attend one of the two weekly sessions
 
Sessions per Course.
Week 1 M 3-5:50 or W 7-9:50 p.m.
Week 2 M 3-5:50 or W 7-9:50 p.m.
Week 3 M 3-5:50 or W 7-9:50 p.m.
Week 4 M 3-5:50 or W 7-9:50 p.m.
Week 5 M 3-5:50 or W 7-9:50 p.m.
...  
week 16 Testing

 

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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