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FIW - Fine Woodworking
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FIW 100 Fundamentals of Woodworking
4 credits
Introduces students to the materials, drawings and tools used in the joinery, assembly, preparation and finishing of a woodworking project. The course uses a project that directs students to develop working drawings from which a furniture piece is built.
FIW 101 Introduction to Woodworking
8 Credits
Provides an introduction to woodworking based on an old-world approach to the instruction of basic woodworking skills. This is an intense course intended for serious/professional students only. The course includes in-depth instruction of hand, power, and stationary tools and thorough instruction on the elements of design, shop drawings, and wood science.
FIW 102 Classical Guitar Construction
6.5 credits
Create a Spanish-style, nylon string classical guitar from scratch. Beginning with raw materials, the student is expected to build a classical guitar.
FIW 103 Steel String Guitar Construction
6.5 credits
Create a steel string guitar from scratch. Beginning with raw materials, the student is expected to build either an OM (Orchestra Model) or a dreadnaught style steel string guitar.
FIW 104 Elements of Design
2 credits
Guides students in developing an approach to furniture design that will help them with either a current or future project. The class covers sketches, shop drawings, and model making.
FIW 109 Introduction to Cabinetmaking
4 credits
Introduces the student to the various components of cabinetmaking. The course will teach the student basic shop drawing, material properties, joinery, and power and stationary tools as related to basic cabinet construction. Cabinet construction and safe and efficient use of machinery and materials are the essential goals of this course.
FIW 118 Introduction to Turning
4 credits
Explores the capacities of a lathe through spindle and faceplate turnings. The use of bead, cove, taper, cylindrical, v-cuts, proportion and curved line relationships are examined. Lathe components, tools, and sharpening are covered.
FIW 119 Intermediate Turning I
4 credits
Expands upon FIW 118 (Introduction to Turning) to include turning natural edge bowls, long stem goblets, spiral turning, end grain hollowing, open forms, and closed forms/internal hollowing techniques.
FIW 121 Intermediate Turning II
4 credits
Explores the lathe in turning large diameter platters, texturing, square bowls, triangular bowls, Saturn bowls, lidded boxes and sphere projects. This course is a continuation of FIW 119 Intermediate Turning I.
FIW 122 Wood Carving
4 credits
Allows student to experiment with hand and power-carving tools to discover the qualities of numerous materials and the many possibilities of wood shaping through carving. The student produces samples of relief and three dimensional carvings and learns proper sharpening procedures.
FIW 125 Finishing Wood
4 credits
Teaches students the wide variety of finishes available from the oldest formulations to the wide array of modern films and stains. Students experiment with a representative sampling of colorations and surface finishes on a variety of wood species using a selection of application techniques.
FIW 128 Doormaking
4 credits
Involves the planning, design, selection and purchase of materials, construction, finishing and hanging of a door you have made. Assorted styles of door construction, joinery, glues and fabrication techniques are examined.
Prerequisites: FIW 100, FIW 101, FIW 109 or permission of instructor.
FIW 176 Electric Guitar Construction
6 credits
Design and build an electric guitar from a set of plans. The class also teaches students the various parts of an electric guitar and how they work together to form a functioning instrument, as well as basic finishing and setup.
FIW 176 Advanced Acoustic Guitar
6 credits
Design and build a steel string or classical guitar using advanced techniques including material selection, inlay, scale lengths, cutaways, and composite materials. Advanced traditional and modern construction techniques are explored. This course expands upon techniques learned in FIW 102 Classical Guitar Construction or FIW 103 Steel Guitar Construction.
FIW 177 Studio Furniture & Design
3 credits
Introduces students to the business of studio furniture and directs their path in designing their style of contemporary furniture. Students will create unique and meaningful designs including prototypes leading to a final piece of furniture. This course builds upon the concepts and skills learned in FIW 104 Elements of Design and FIW 201 Furniture I.
FIW 177 French Polish
1 credit
Introduces students to shellac as a wood finish. Students will learn a modern day approach to applying a traditional French polish shellac finish by hand.
FIW 177 Advanced Turning III
3 credits
Develops advanced turning techniques to create woodturning art. Students will learn the use of concentric chucks to do multi-access turning of spindles, bowls and hollow vessels. They will also learn to use grinders to create twisted hollow forms and carve on the exterior of bowls and vases. The students will also learn thread chasing, segmenting, and multi-sided box techniques. This class is an extension of FIW 120 Intermediate Turning II.
FIW 177 Mandolin Construction I
6 Credits
Design and build a carved top/back mandolin from a set of plans.
FIW 177 Guitar Setup and Repair
3 Credits
Introduces students to instrument setup and repair. Students learn how to set up their instruments for optimal playability based on musical genres and playing styles. Crack repair, finish repair, fretwork and electronics are covered.
FIW 200 Veneering and Marquetry
4 credits
Design and create a marquetry project. The course covers the surface decoration of wood, both edge and face treatments, through the use of thin, often expensive, exotic or figured woods. Manmade and solid substrates for veneering as well as available patterns, styles, and marquetry techniques are explored.
FIW 209 Cabinetmaking I
4 credits
Covers cabinet types, kitchen and cabinet design, layout, construction, hardware installation, materials, power tool use, accessories and estimation.
Prerequisites: FIW 109, FIW 100, FIW 101 or permission of instructor.
FIW 210 Bending and Laminations
4 credits
Involves the process of curving natural and manmade panels through a variety of methods including spaced kerfs, cold lamination and steam bending. Form construction, various qualities of different wood species and adhesive selection are studied.
Prerequisites: FIW 100, FIW 101, FIW 109 or permission of instructor.
FIW 217 Advanced Cabinetmaking II
4 credits
Develop familiarity with various types and designs of cabinets used in residential and commercial construction, including curved/radius cabinets and door fabrication. Construct and install shop-built cabinets including a variety of door styles, application of plastic laminate and solid surface materials. The proper use of power tools is emphasized. This course expands the skills taught in FIW 109 – Intro to Cabinetmaking and FIW 209 – Intermediate Cabinetmaking.
Prerequisite: FIW 109 AND FIW 209.
FIW 219 Woodworking Lab
4 credits
Provides the opportunity for the experienced woodworker to create a piece to
expand their woodworking skills through the design and construction of a
carefully selected woodworking project. In collaboration with the instructor
you will create drawings, choose materials, resolve joinery techniques,
estimate and construct the proposal. Emulation of a profitable woodworking
business is part of this class experience and the ability to anticipate, plan,
complete, and work individually will be expected.
Prerequisite: FIW 100 or FIW 109.
FIW 275 Furniture I – Frame Joinery
4 credits
Explores different types of wood connections using both hand and power tool techniques in frame and carcass joinery. Students will cut, fit, and assemble projects.
Prerequisite: FIW 100, FIW 101, FIW 109 or permission of instructor.
FIW 276 Furniture Restoration and Repair
3 credits
Teaches the student to repair and restore furniture. The student will learn how to determine the adhesive and finish used, repair veneer, replace broken pieces, reassemble reconditioned furniture repair, and restore finishes. The student will learn how to determine the original construction methods employed in order to repair furniture.
Prerequisites: FIW 100 (or equivalent) and FIW 125.
FIW 276 - Furniture II - Carcass and Chair Construction
4 CREDITS
Explores different types of wood connections, using both hand and power tool techniques in frame and carcass joinery. Students will cut, fit, and assemble projects. This is an extension to FIW 201 - Furniture I.
FIW 276 Mandolin Construction II
6 credits
Design and build a carved top/back mandolin from a set of plans. This class is an extension of FIW 130 Mandolin Construction.
Prerequisite: FIW 130.
FIW 276 Advanced Electric Guitar II
6 credits
Design and build an electric guitar. The course introduces advanced techniques, teaching students to design their own electric guitar from scratch. Students build their guitar using hand tools, power tools, and stationary tools. The class furthers students ’ understanding of the various parts of an electric guitar and how they work together to form a functioning instrument, as well as basic finish and setup. This class builds on skills learned in FIW 131 Electric Guitar Construction.
FIW 277 Furniture III
6 credits
Design and fabricate a workbench to be used in woodworking, based on specific needs and from a complete set of drawings.
FIW 285 Independent Study
4 credits
Provides you with the opportunity to apply your skills in a real woodworking environment.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
FRE - French
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FRE 101 Conversational French I
3 credits
Introduces beginning students to conversational French and focuses on
understanding and speaking French. It covers basic vocabulary, grammar, and
expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel.
FRE 102 Conversational French II
3 credits
Continues the sequence for beginning students who wish to understand and speak
French. It covers basic conversational patterns, expressions, and
grammar.
Prerequisite: FRE 101 or instructor permission.
FRE 111 French Language I
5 credits
Begins a sequence dealing with the development of functional proficiency in
listening, speaking, reading and writing the French language. Note: The order
of the topics and methodology will vary according to individual texts and
instructors.
FRE 112 French Language II
5 credits
Continues French I in the development of functional proficiency in listening,
speaking, reading and writing the French language. Note: The order of the
topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and
instructors.
Prerequisite: FRE 111 or instructor permission.
FRE 211 French Language III: GT-AH4
3 credits
Continues French I and II in the development of increased functional
proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the French language.
Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to
individual texts and instructors.
Prerequisite: FRE 112 or instructor permission.
FRE 212 French Language IV: GT-AH4
3 credits
Continues French I, II and III in the development of increased functional
proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the French language.
Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to
individual texts and instructors
Prerequisite: FRE 211 or instructor permission.
FST - Fire Science Technology
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FST 100 Firefighter I
9 credits
Addresses the requirements necessary to perform at the first level of
progression as identified in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001,
Firefighter Professional Qualifications. This course is a classroom section in
which the IFSTA 200 Essentials of Firefighting Manual is taught.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: FST 102 strongly recommended before taking
Fire Academy: EMS 125/170 (EMT-Basic) and FST 160 (CPAT Test Prep).
Prerequisite: ENG 090 (grade C or higher) or equivalent assessment
scores.
FST 102 Introduction to Fire Science and Suppression
3 credits
Introduces the fire service organization and operation from past to present
operations. It includes operation and organization of federal, state, local and
private protection forces. The course emphasizes extinguishing methods and
equipment, special extinguishing agents, and special hazard considerations. It
serves as a prerequisite for students with no previous fire suppression
training or experience.
Prerequisite: ENG 090 (grade C or higher) or equivalent assessment
scores.
FST 103 Firefighter Occupational Health and Safety
3 credits
Focuses on on-scene and on-the-job firefighter health, safety and fitness, the
safety officer, mental well-being, stress management, and standards related to
health, safety, and fitness. This course parallels NFPA 1500 Standards.
Prerequisite: ENG 090 (grade C or higher) or equivalent assessment
scores.
FST 104 Fire Protection Systems
3 credits
Addresses principles and functions involved in the installation and use of
sprinkler systems, special suppression systems, and fire detection and alarm
systems. It covers portable fire extinguishing equipment requirements,
sprinkler systems, installation, inspection and maintenance, special protection
systems, and residential sprinklers.
Prerequisites: FST 100, ENG 090 (grade C or higher) or equivalent
assessment scores or permission of instructor.
FST 105 Building Plans and Construction
3 credits
Covers various methods of building construction, the materials used in building
construction, and their relationship to methods of fire attack and
extinguishments. The course includes types of building construction, principles
of fire resistance, flame spread, smoke and fire containment, basic knowledge
of plan review, and blueprint specifications.
Prerequisite: ENG 090 (grade C or higher) or equivalent assessment
scores.
FST 106 Fire Inspection Practices
3 credits
Introduces the organization of the fire prevention agency; inspections,
surveying, mapping and company inspections; recognition of fire hazards;
engineering a solution to the hazard; enforcement of the solution; and public
relations as affected by fire prevention.
Prerequisite: ENG 090 (grade C or higher) or equivalent assessment
scores.
FST 107 Hazardous Materials Awareness Operations
3 credits
Covers hazardous materials incidents, recognizing and identifying hazardous
materials, planning response, implementing response procedures, decision
making, and continued evaluation at the awareness and operation level.
Prerequisite: ENG 090 (grade C or higher) or equivalent assessment
scores.
FST 110 Job Placement and Assessment
3 credits
Addresses all aspects of the fire service entrance examination process and
emphasizes various components of the exam, including the written, physical
abilities, and oral interview. The objective of this class is to help increase
the entrance firefighter candidate's chance of obtaining a
career in the fire service.
Prerequisite: ENG 090 (grade C or higher) or equivalent assessment
scores.
FST 151 Driver-Operator
3 credits
Provides you with the basic knowledge and skills to safely operate fire
apparatus according to the NFPA professional standard. The course enables you
to display and demonstrate knowledge of fire apparatus, operation of apparatus,
pumps and pumping, hydraulics calculations, maintenance, and testing.
Prerequisite: ENG 090 (grade C or higher) or equivalent assessment
scores.
FST 160 Candidate Physical Abilities Test Prep Course
3 credits
Prepares students for the job of a firefighter as well as the testing
requirements to test for CPAT. The tools for all classes will be fire service
tools, such as, sledge hammer, hose, nozzle, ladders, pike pole, power saws,
and rescue dummy. The course will include the basic fire skills of rescue, hose
lay, equipment movement, ladder raise and extend, forcible entry, search, and
ceiling breach. The course also includes aerobic and strength training to
assist student in passing CPAT.
FST 175 Special Topic
1-6 credits
Provides foundational (100 level) and advanced (200 level) classes that are
offered in the fire service field that do not fall under the standard
curriculum. These may be seminar classes or may be prior-learning credit
portfolio classes that apply to fire electives, including National Fire Academy
courses, NFPA courses, and local seminars and other professional courses and
certifications.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
FST 180 Internship
1-6 credits
Allows you to gain experience and knowledge from on-the-job training. Positions
are non-paid. This course must be arranged through the office of Job
Placement/Cooperative Education and with approval of your advisor.
Prerequisite: Permission of program advisor.
FST 201 Instructional Methodology
(Fire Instructor I )
3 credits
Covers the role and responsibility of the fire service instructor. It includes
oral communication skills, concepts of learning, developing lesson plans,
instructional materials and delivery methods, testing and evaluations, records,
reports, and demonstration of instructional abilities.
Prerequisites: FST 100 and 102, or permission of instructor.
FST 202 Firefighting Strategy and Tactics
3 credits
Covers firefighting strategy and tactics, methods of fire attack, fire
behavior, building construction, and pre-fire planning.
Prerequisites: FST 102, 104, and 107, or permission of instructor.
FST 203 Fire Science Hydraulics
3 credits
Covers hydraulic calculations that are necessary in water delivery and supply
for fire suppression, hydraulic laws and formulas as applied to fire protection
requirements, and fire apparatus UL requirements.
Prerequisites: FST 105 and MAT 107.
FST 204 Fire Codes and Ordinances
3 credits
Covers familiarization and interpretation of national, state, and local codes,
ordinances, and laws which influence the field of fire prevention. Fire code
and life safety code are reviewed and referred to throughout the course.
Prerequisites: FST 102, 104, 105, 106 or permission of instructor.
FST 205 Fire Cause Determination
3 credits
Covers the proper method(s) of conducting basic fire investigation, determining
area and point of origin, cause and methods of fire spread, and recognition and
preservation of evidence. The course includes arson law, Constitutional law,
interviewing, court procedures, and testimony.
FST 206 Fire Company Supervision and Leadership
3 credits
Covers fire department organization, management philosophies, leadership
traits, time management, group dynamics, communications, motivation counseling,
conflict resolution, and employee discipline. The course meets the components
of Fire Officer I State Certificate.
Prerequisites: ENG 121; FST 102, 202, or permission of instructor.
FST 207 Firefighting Strategy and Tactics II
3 credits
Focuses on tactics and strategies associated with transportation emergencies
and fires, high-rise fires, below-ground incidents, confined space emergencies,
and special rescue situations.
Prerequisite: FST 202.
FST 250 Chemistry for Fire Protection
3 credits
Addresses the actions and reactions of commonly encountered products and
chemicals, chemical properties, and field applied chemistry.
FST 251 Fire Service and the Law
3 credits
Provides the professional fire officer with detailed information on federal,
state, and local laws, ordinances, and civil and criminal liabilities that
impact the fire service. It includes the OSHA and NFPA standards in-depth, as
well as pensions, Workman's Compensation, drug testing,
union bargaining agreements, and other topics.
FST 252 Fire Arson Investigation
3 credits
Studies cause and origin as related to arson fires, evidence preservation and
chain of evidence, interviewing, giving testimony, and laws associated with
fire and arson investigation, records, and reports.
Prerequisites: FST 100, 102, and 205, or permission of instructor.
FST 253 Fire Ground Organization and Command
3 credits
Focuses on fire ground management, resource availability, management and
deployment, National Incident Management System and all related components,
communications, problem solving, and table top exercises.
Prerequisite: FST 202.
FST 254 Hazardous Materials Technician
3 credits
Focuses on techniques associated with hazardous materials mitigation, the use
of monitoring devices, components of a mitigation team, and command and control
of hazardous materials incidents.
Prerequisite: FST 107.
FST 255 Fire Service Management
3 credits
Serves as the basic management course for present and potential members of the
fire service and for students and members of other fire science-related
professions. It introduces you to current management practices and philosophies
and real-world applications from the supervisor's point of
view. The course covers decision-making/problem-solving, communication skills,
conflict resolution, creativity and innovation, as well as the role of the
manager in supervising personnel and programs, e.g., motivation, leadership,
counseling, ethics, and handling discipline and grievances.
Prerequisites: FST 202 and FST 206, or permission of instructor.
FST 256 Fire Service EMS Management
3 credits
Addresses budgeting, staffing, training, and equipment issues; transportation,
standard of care, and protocols; operations, communications, incident and
disaster management; and legal issues associated with EMS operations.
FST 257 Fire Department Administration
3 credits
Focuses on the operations of volunteer and combination fire departments;
compliance with standards and ordinances; funding and budgeting; recruiting,
hiring, and retaining employees; organizational planning; and public
relations.
Prerequisite: FST 206.
FST 258 Wildland Fire Incident Management and Organization
3 credits
Introduces and develops supervisory and decision-making skills for fireline
management individuals. The course covers (1) First Attack Incident Commander,
(2) Crew Supervisor, (3) Incident Commander Multi-Resource, and (4) Task
Force/Strike Team Leader. All four courses are certifiable by the Incident
Command System under NIIMS and recognized by the National Wildfire Coordinating
Group. The course also covers fireline safety, size-up, incident planning,
ordering, tactics, strategies, and administrative duties.
Prerequisite: FST 152 or previous certified red card training.
FST 259 Wildland Firefighting
3 credits
Focuses on management of uncontrolled fire burning , urban/wildland interface,
strategy and tactics used in controlling wild land fires, prevention methods,
and incident command practices.
FST 260 Intermediate Fire Behavior S290
2 credits
Analyzes the effects of fuels, weather, topography, and fire behavior on the
wildland fire environment and acquaints prospective fire line supervisors in
wildland fire behavior for effective and safe fire management
operations.
FST 261 Fire Operations in the Urban Interface
2 credits
Examines fireline personnel skills to anticipate and predict wildland fire
behavior, weather, and rates of spread. This course was developed under the
Interagency Curriculum established and coordinated by the National Wildfire
Coordinating Group. The course covers fire environment, fuels classification,
topography and fire behavior, temperature-moisture relationship, fuel moisture,
local and general winds, atmospheric stability and instability, keeping current
with the weather, extreme fire behavior, fire behavior affecting fireline
tactics, and fire behavior predictions.
Prerequisites: Firefighter II in the National Wildfire Coordinating Group
and ability to perform wildland firefighting tasks.
FST 262 Wildland Fire Behavior
3 credits
Gives students fireline personnel skills to anticipate and predict wildland
fire behavior, weather, and rates of spread. This course was developed under
the Interagency Curriculum established and coordinated by the National Wildfire
Coordinating Group. The course covers fire environment, fuels classification,
topography and fire behavior, temperature- moisture relationship, fuel
moisture, local and general winds, atmospheric stability and instability,
keeping current with the weather, extreme fire behavior, fire behavior
affecting fireline tactics, and fire behavior predictions.
Prerequisites: Firefighter II in the NWCG system and ability to perform
wildland firefighting tasks in the field.
FST 263 Powersaws S212
2 credits
Teaches the wildland firefighter the skills necessary to use, repair, and
maintain a chainsaw in the field and focuses on techniques to fell trees and
buck material in a fireline operation.
Prerequisites: Firefighter Type II in National Wildfire Coordinating Group
and ability to perform chainsaw operations.
FST 264 Helicopter Crew S217
2 credits
Provides training for fire and nonfire personnel involved in project
assignments with helicopters. It enables you to develop skills and to work with
a helicopter in performing tasks common to all helicopter operations.
FST 265 Ignition Operations S234
2 credits
Teaches the wildland firefighter techniques in conducting firing operations. It
focuses on the duties and responsibilities in applying fire to the ground, the
devices used, techniques and sequences, fire behavior descriptions, evaluations
of the operation, and related safety concerns.
Prerequisite: FST 152 or equivalent, Intermediate Fire Behavior;
qualification as a Squad Boss/Firefighter Type 1.
FST 266 Crew Boss S230
2 credits
Meets the training needs of a crew boss on an incident. It includes
preparation, mobilization, tactics and safety, off-line duties, demobilization,
and postincident responsibilities.
Prerequisite: FST 260 or completion of S290 Intermediate Fire Behavior,
squad boss qualification.
FST 270 Basic Air Ops S270
1 credit
Serves as the basic management course for present and potential members of the
fire service and for students and members of other fire science-related
professions. The course introduces you to current management practices and
philosophies and real-world applications from the
supervisor's point of view. It covers
decision-making/problem-solving, communication skills, conflict resolution, and
creativity and innovation, as well as the role of the manager in supervising
personnel and programs, e.g., motivation, leadership, counseling, ethics, and
handling discipline and grievances.
Prerequisites: FST 202 and FST 206 or permission of instructor.
FST 275 Special Topics
1-4 credits
Provides you with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of
interest not previously offered. The course includes National Fire Academy
courses, VFIS courses, NFPA certification courses, or other special subject
classes that do not fall under the standard FST curriculum.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
FST 285 Independent Study
1-6 credits
Meets the individual needs of students. You will engage in intensive study or
research under the direction of a qualified instructor. The product of this
course is an applied research project that will not only benefit the student
but the student's organizational skills as well.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
FST 289 Capstone
1-12 credits
Evaluates the culmination of student learning within a given program of study.
This course will include an evaluation process of an entire program of study
based on individual program/discipline objectives.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.