Course Descriptions

ENG 201 - Introduction to Mining Engineering

1. Demonstrate the capability to determine the magnitude of costs and investment in large and small-scale mining projects.
2. Complete a design project including elements that emphasize project management, supervision, and effective communication.
3. Incorporate in the final project design a plan for mine closure and land reclamation procedures according to current environmental regulations.
4. Demonstrate the ability to prepare technical reports (including team based) in written form including graphs and tables, and oral reports in prepared presentations.

1. Conduct engineering design and analysis studies using engineering calculations, Excel spreadsheets, and mine modeling software.
2. Describe the basic types of geological formation; locate ore deposits.
3. Develop a mine plan based on data and operating parameters; present the process of mine reclamation at the end of the mine’s life.
4. Design a mine.
5. Operate a hypothetical mine.
6. Investigate geology, mineralogy, and chemical composition fundamentals.
7. Understand mineral processing and extractive metallurgy; identify the types of minerals and their proportions.
8. Analyze commodities and their relevance in the mining activities.
9. Relate the variation of market prices of metal and non-metal commodities on the operational decisions of mines.
10. Summarize commodities applicable in industry.
11. Utilize recently updated cost models for construction and the mining industry.
12. Compare capital expenditures according to the magnitude of excavation, labor, and equipment for different tonnage and mining methods.
13. Collaborate in groups on projects and presentations.
14. Develop collaborative efforts for preparing a Group Project and a Final Oral Presentation.
15. Effectively communicate with peers, front-line workforce, and management.
16. Understand permitting process in the mining industry.
17. Understand the paths of social license to operate (SLO) for mining projects.

1. Introduction to Mining Industry
2. Stages of the Mine Life Cycle
3. Technical Mining Terms and Definitions
4. Geology of Mineral Deposits
5. Understanding Mining
6. Open Pit Mine; Open Pit-Mining Methods
7. Optimization of Surface Mining Operations
8. The Mining Planning Cycle
9. Equipment for Open Pit
10. Road Design
11. Dumping in Mining
12. Achieving High Productivity Mining
13. Truck/Shovel Selection
14. Estimating Earthwork
15. Open Pit Mining: Earth Moving Equipment and Methods
16. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy
17. Mining Reclamation Process

ENG 205IN - Introduction to MATLAB II

1. Demonstrate the ability to create two-dimensional arrays and provide mathematical operations with 2D-arrays. 
2. Demonstrate the ability to apply programming skills and techniques to solve engineering problems.
3. Demonstrate the ability to generate 3-dimensional plots.

1. Creating Arrays
   1. Creating a two-dimensional array (matrix)
   2. Notes about variables in MATLAB
   3. The transpose operator
   4. Array addressing
   5. Using a colon (;) in addressing arrays
   6. Built-in functions for handling arrays
   7. Working with specific columns
   8. Working with specific rows
2. Mathematical Operations with 2-D Arrays
   1. Adding/removing columns and/rows to/from a matrix
   2. Array multiplication
   3. Using arrays in MATLAB built-in math functions
   4. Built-in functions for analyzing arrays
   5. Generation of random numbers
   6. Inverse, determinant, adjoint, norm, eigenvalue, eigenvector
3. Curve Fitting and Interpolation
   1. The basic fitting interface  
   2. Interpolation
4. Programming in MATLAB
   1. Relational and logical operators (revisited)
   2. Conditional statements
   3. The switch-case statement
   4. Nested loops and nested conditional statements
   5. The break and continue commands
   6. Debugging MATLAB program, debug menu, using breakpoints
5. Functions and Function Files
   1. Creating a function file
   2. Structure of a function file
   3. Local and global variables
   4. Saving a function file
   5. Inline functions
   6. Using a function file
   7. Examples of simple function files
   8. Comparison between script files and function files
   9.        The feval command
6. Three-Dimensional Plots
   1. Mesh and surface plots
   2. Plots with special graphics
   3. The view command
7. Solving a System  of Linear Equations

ENG 210 - Engineering Mechanics: Statics

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Engineering analysis of static mechanical systems. Includes statics of particles, rigid bodies and equilibrium, distributed forces, analysis of structure, forces in beams and cables, friction, and moments of inertia.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 231  and PHY 210IN .

1. Demonstrate mastery to construct free-body diagrams for particles which are acted on by concurrent force systems.
2. Demonstrate the ability to construct free-body diagrams of rigid boy and identify reactions for different types  of supports.
3. Demonstrate the ability to compute the forces in the members of statically determinate trusses using the method of joints and the method of sections.
4. Demonstrate the ability to compute the forces and moments acting on the members of statically determinate frames and machines.
5. Demonstrate the ability to compute the shear forces and bending moments in a beam and draw shear force and bending moment diagrams.
6. Demonstrate the ability to compute the moment of inertia or second moment of area for complex cross sections.

2.         Define force and moment vectors and obtain components and resultants.

3.         Apply scalar and vector algebra to the principles of statics.

4.         Construct free-body diagrams for bodies which are acted on by concurrent force systems.

5.         Specify equilibrium equations and conditions in two and three dimensions.

6.         Compute unknown forces, resultants, weights, angles, etc. for bodies which are acted on by concurrent force systems (2D or 3D) using ∑Fx=0, ∑Fy=0, and ∑Fz=0.

7.         Compute the moment produced by a system of forces about a specified point for 2D problems.

8.         Compute the moment produced by a system of forces about a specified point for 3D problems.

9.         Compute the reaction forces and moments at supports and connections for statically determinate bodies using ∑Fx=0, ∑Fy=0 and ∑M=0.

10.      Apply the principle of transmissibility to the conditions of equilibrium of a rigid body.

11.      Compute the moment of force about given axis, which pass through the origin of chosen rectangular coordinates.

12.      Compute the moment of force about given axis, which doesn’t pass through the origin of chosen rectangular coordinates.

13.      Calculate the angle formed by two given vectors.

14.      Apply properties of couples to solve the problems in statics.

15.      Replace a force with an equivalent force-couple system at a specified point.

16.      Replace a force with a force-couple system with a single equivalent force.

17.      Move a force-couple system from point A to point B.

18.      Reduce a given force system to a single force.

19.      Reduce a given force system to a wrench.

20.      Construct free-body diagrams of rigid body; identify reactions for different type of supports.

21.      Construct free-body diagrams for two-force body and three-force rigid bodies.

22.      Compute the location of the centroid for complex areas using tabulated solutions for the centroids of simple areas (rectangles, semicircles, triangles, etc.); calculate the first moment of area.

23.      Compute the location of the centroid of an area bounded by analytical curves.

24.      Compute the resultant and line of action for a distributed force applied to a beam.

25.      Compute the resultant of the pressure forces on submerged surfaces.

26.      Compute the forces in the members of statically determinate trusses using the method of joints and the method of sections.

27.      Compute the forces and moments acting on the members of statically determinate frames and machines.

28.      Compute the shear forces and bending moments in a beam.

29.      Draw shear force and bending moment diagrams.

30.      Compute the friction forces; apply laws of dry friction.

31.      Construct free-body diagrams for systems with friction forces.

32.      Compute the moment of inertia or second moment of area (I) for complex cross sections using tabulated solutions for simple areas (rectangles, semicircles, triangles, etc.).

1. Statics of Particles
   1. Force on a particle/resultant of two forces
   2. Vectors
   3. Addition of vectors
   4. Resultant of several concurrent forces
   5. Resolution of a force into components
   6. Rectangular components of force unit vectors
   7. Addition of forces by summing X and Y components
   8. Equilibrium of a particle
   9. Free body diagrams
   10. Rectangular components of a force in space
   11. Addition of concurrent forces in space
   12. Equilibrium of a particle in space

1. Rigid Bodies: Equivalent Systems of Forces
   1. External and internal forces
   2. Principle of transmissibility
   3. Vector product of two vectors
   4. Vector products expressed in terms of rectangular components
   5. Moment of a force about a point
   6. Varignon’s theorem
   7. Rectangular components of the moment of a rorce
   8. Scalar product of two vectors
   9. Mixed triple product of three vectors
   10. Moment of a force about a given axis
   11. Moment of a couple
   12. Equivalent couples
   13. Addition of couples
   14. Reduction of a system of forces to one force and one couple
   15. Equivalent system of forces
   16. Further reduction of a system of forces
   17. Reduction of a system of forces to a wrench
2. Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies
   1. Reactions at supports and connections for two dimensional structure
   2. Equilibrium of a rigid body in two dimensions
   3. Statically indeterminate reactions
   4. Equilibrium of a two-force body
   5. Equilibrium of a three-force body
   6. Equilibrium of a rigid body in three dimensions
   7. Reactions at supports and connections for three dimensional structure
3. Distributed Forces: Centroids and Centers of Gravity
   1. Center of gravity of a two dimensional body
   2. Centroids of areas and lines
   3. First moments of areas and lines
   4. Centroids of composite plates and wires
   5. Centroids of areas bounded by analytical curves
   6. Theorems of Pappus-Guldinus
   7. Distributed loads on beams
   8. Forces on submerged surfaces
4. Analysis of Structure
   1. Simple trusses
   2. Analysis of trusses by method of joints
   3. Analysis of trusses by method of sections
   4. Analysis of frames
   5. Analysis of frames with multiforce members
   6. Analysis of frames which cease to be rigid when detached from their supports
   7. Analysis of machines
5. Forces in Beams and Cables
   1. Internal forces in members
   2. Beams: various types of loading and support
   3. Shear and bending moment in a beam
   4. Shear and bending moment diagrams
6. Friction
   1. Dry friction/coefficients of friction
   2. Angles of friction
   3. Friction forces in wedges
7. Moments of Inertia
   1. Moment of inertia of an area
   2. Moment of inertia of an area bounded by analytical curves
   3. Polar moment of inertia
   4. Radius of gyration of an area
   5. Parallel-axis theorem

ENG 211IN - Computer Aided Engineering Design and Manufacturing

1. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret engineering and manufacturing drawings.
2. Generate components and assembly drawings using 3D parametric modeling software.
3. Demonstrate correct usage of ANSI and ASME drafting standards in engineering/manufacturing drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the computer numerical control machining.
5. Demonstrate ability in applying CAD/CAM software to product design and program manufacturing processes.
6. Exhibit knowledge to generate code for a different numerical control machines.

1. Demonstrate the fundamental concepts and principles of engineering graphics as a language.
2. Generate hand-drawn multi-view technical sketches.
3. Apply methods of orthographic projection to produce detail.
4. Demonstrate the fundamental concepts and principles of the computer-aided design (CAD) system.
5. Demonstrate the ability to read engineering drawings.
6. Construct three-dimensional (3D) solid models on a modern CAD system:
   1. Create 3D solid models of complex objects given a multi-view representation
   2. Create solid models of individual parts
   3. Create reference geometry features (planes, axes)
   4. Measure properties of 3D CAD models
7. Create multi-view, auxiliary and section drawings from 3D solid models:
   1. Use the principal planes of projection and the principal views
   2. Create hidden lines, center lines, etc. based on graphics conventions
   3. Create multi-view drawings from 3D solid models on a CAD system
   4. Represent typical features: e.g. holes, threads, chamfers, and fillets
   5. Create auxiliary views automatically from 3D solid models
   6. Generate appropriate section views
8. Create dimensioned drawings from 3D solid models:
   1. Understand the basic terminology and geometrical  relationships associated with dimensioning practice
   2. Demonstrate size, location, and coordinate dimensioning
   3. Create dimensioned drawings from 3D solid models
   4. Create complete working drawings including assembly and detailed drawings for a “real-life” object
9. Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T):
   1. Understanding and practical proficiency in dimensioning and tolerancing.
   2. Recognize GD&T dimensioning on an engineering drawing
   3. Determine maximum material condition (MMC) and its implications
   4. Calculate bonus tolerance allowances as features deviate from MMC
   5. Recognize and specify GD&T datums
   6. Visualize tolerance zones as specified in GD&T
   7. Create GD&T control features on an engineering drawing
10. Apply CAD/CAM software to product design and program manufacturing processes

1.    Describe numerical control (NC) and computer numerical control (CNC) machine systems
2.    Identify NC/CNC components and control systems
3.    Demonstrate the correct CNC programming sequences
4.    Develop a program flowchart and process planning
5.    Demonstrate knowledge of absolute and incremental positioning

1. Understand CAM environment

1.    Identify CAM icons
2.    Identify different screen areas within CAM environment
3.    Identify menu bars and program’s essential functions

1. Create geometry using CAD/CAM software
   1. Identify geometry features : arc, lines, radius
   2. Identify geometry functions : moving, copying, mirroring
   3. Demonstrate the ability to create geometry using proper techniques appropriate for multi-axis tool pathing
   4. Demonstrate knowledge to select the best geometry creation technique for the part features to be machined
2. Demonstrate knowledge to use ‘operating manager’ with toolpaths
   1. Determine proper tool path for material removal
   2. Demonstrate the ability to select proper tooling from tool library
   3. Demonstrate the ability to select proper speeds and feeds for tool motion based on machine limits and set up
3. Exhibit knowledge to generate code for a different numerical control machines
   1. Understand coding for a different machining centers
   2. Understand coding a process model
4. Understand principles of Additive Manufacturing
   1. Demonstrate knowledge of production methods and production materials
   2. Demonstrate the ability to apply design principles
   3. Analyze advantages and disadvantages of additive and subtractive manufacturing

1. Sketching and manual drafting; Reading and interpreting drawings

1. Free-hand sketching techniques
2. Manual drafting techniques
3. Manual drafting tools
4. Orthographic projections
5. Isometric sketches
6. Oblique sketches
7. Perspective sketches
8. Section views
9. Auxiliary views
10. Details views
11. Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

1. Dimensioning practices and Tolerances; Drafting standards
   1. Dimensioning systems
      1. Unidirectional
      2. Aligned
      3. Tabular
      4. Arrowless
      5. Chart drawing
   2. Dimensioning fundamentals
      1. Dimension line spacing
      2. Chain dimensioning
      3. Datum dimensioning
   3. Preferred dimensioning practices
      1. Dimensioning angles
      2. Dimensioning a simple hole
      3. Dimensioning chamfers
      4. Dimensioning cylinders and conical shapes
      5. Dimensioning arcs
      6. Representing and dimensioning for external and internal threads
      7. Dimensioning countersink and counterbore holes
   4. Tolerancing conventions; Geometric and position tolerancing

1. Direct tolerancing methods
2. Tolerance expressions
3. Angular tolerances
4. Standard fits
5. Tolerances of form
6. Tolerances of orientation
7. Positional tolerances
8. ANSI and ASME drafting standards

1. Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
   1. Introduction to parametric modeling
   2. Introduction to CAD systems (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor)
   3. Basic two-dimensional (2D) drawing skills
   4. Basic commands
   5. File management
   6. Command Manager and Feature Manager
2. Parts and Assembly Modeling 
   1. Basic parts modeling

1. Basic and complex 2D model design
2. Three-dimensional (3D) modeling
3. Basic part modeling
4. Basic tools extrude, cut, hole, mirror, edit part modeling, etc.
5. Revolved features
6. Swept, Loft and additional features
   1. Three-Dimensional (3D) Assembly Modeling

1. Bottom-up assembly modeling approach
2. Linear and rotational motion
3. Assembly-exploded view
4. Part drawing from 3D models
5. Configuration in SolidWorks
6. Overview of SolidWorks modules (sheet designer, weldments, pipes, etc.)

1. CAD data management in a corporate environment
   1. Product data management system
   2. Data vault principles
   3. Data version control
2. Basics of Numerical Control (NC) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining Systems
   1. Description of NC/CNC machinery
   2. Objectives and application of NC/CNC
   3. Components and control systems
   4. Tool changers, tool storage, and special tooling/fixturing

1. Positioning and Coordinate Systems used in NC/CNC Programming
   1. Absolute and incremental positioning
   2. The order of operations and documentation needed for programming
   3. Developing a program flowchart and process planning
   4. Importance of program documentation
   5. Fundamentals of G-code programming
2. Introduction to a CAM Environment
   1. Main menu
   2. Overview of CAM icons
   3. Explanation of different screen areas within a CAM environment
   4. Explanation of menu bars and their uses
3. Creating Geometry
   1. Arc, lines, radius
   2. Transforming geometry
   3. Moving
   4. Copying
   5. Rotating
   6. Mirroring
4. Operating Manager
   1. Drilling, contour, pocketing, islands, and surfaces
   2. Get tool from library
   3. Selecting tool parameters
   4. Viewing tool path
5. Code Generation for CNC
   1. Coding a process model
   2. Coding for different machining centers
6. Introduction to additive manufacturing
   1. Additive manufacturing methods

1. Production methods
2. Production materials
3. Design principles
   1. Alternative prototyping methods

1. Injection mold prototyping
2. Custom made machined parts
3. Cost versus time saving
   1. Additive vs subtractive manufacturing (pros and cons)

ENG 220 - Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics

1. Demonstrate mastery to determine the kinematic relationships between positions, velocity, and acceleration for two-dimensional motion of systems of particles and rigid body.
2. Demonstrate the ability to analyze linear and curvilinear motion of particles.
3. Demonstrate the ability to analyze the two-dimensional motion of particles using: mass-force-acceleration method, work energy methods, and impulse-momentum method.
4. Demonstrate the ability to apply method of relative velocity and relative acceleration to provide motion analysis of rigid body.
5. Demonstrate the ability to apply force-mass-acceleration method for kinetic analysis of rigid bodies in plane motion.
6. Demonstrate the ability to apply equations of motion for rigid bodies undergoing translation, rotation about a fixed axis, and general plane motion.

1. Determine the kinematic relationships between positions, velocity, and acceleration for two-dimensional motion of systems of particles and rigid body.
2. Identify and analyze special cases of rectilinear motion (uniform motion, uniformly accelerated motion).
3. Compute position, velocity, and acceleration of particles in relative motion and dependent relative motion.
4. Analyze curvilinear motion in Cartesian (rectangular) coordinate system.
5. Analyze problems of projectile motion.
6. Analyze curvilinear motion in normal-tangential coordinate system.
7. Analyze curvilinear motion in polar coordinate system.
8. Analyze the two-dimensional motion of particles using: mass-force-acceleration method, work energy method and impulse-momentum method.
9. Classify dynamics problems by the best method of solutions.
10. Apply Newton’s law to obtain equations of two-dimensional motion for dynamic systems.
11. Draw free body and kinetics diagrams for particles.
12. Analyze forces in Cartesian (rectangular), normal-tangential, and polar coordinate systems.
13. Compute linear and angular momentum of a particle.
14. Apply the principle of impulse and momentum to problems of direct and oblique central impact.
15. Analyze rotation of the rigid body about a fixed axis.
16. Analyze the planar rigid body motion by using both absolute and translating frame of reference.
17. Apply vector analysis to solve kinematics problems.
18. Apply method of relative velocity and relative acceleration to provide motion analysis of rigid body.
19. Apply graphical method of instantaneous centers to provide motion analysis of rigid body.
20. Apply relative motion analysis using rotating coordinate systems.
21. Determine the Coriolis acceleration in plane motion.
22. Determine the mass moment of inertia of a body.
23. Draw free body and kinetics diagrams for rigid bodies.
24. Compute angular momentum of a rigid body.
25. Apply force-mass-acceleration method for kinetic analysis of rigid bodies in plane motion.
26. Formulate the equations of motion for rigid bodies undergoing translation, and rotation about a fixed axis, and general plane motion.

1. Introduction to Dynamics
   1. Application of dynamics
   2. Basic concepts
   3. Newton’s laws
   4. Solving problems in dynamics
   5. Appropriate units of measurement for dynamics problems
2. Kinematics of Particles
   1. Introduction
   2. Rectilinear motion
   3. Displacement, velocity, and acceleration
   4. Graphical interpretations
   5. Curvilinear motion
   6. Rectangular coordinates
   7. Projectile motion
   8. Normal and tangential coordinates
   9. Circular motion
   10. Polar coordinates
3. Kinetics of Particles
   1. Introduction
   2. Unconstrained and constrained motion
   3. Free-body diagram
   4. Mass force acceleration method
   5. Work energy method
   6. Kinetic energy
   7. Potential energy
   8. Conservation of energy
   9. Impulse-momentum method
   10. Linear momentum of a particle
   11. Conservation of linear momentum
   12. Impact
   13. Angular momentum of a particle
   14. Conservation of angular momentum
4. Kinematics of Rigid Body
   1. Introduction
   2. Unconstrained and constrained motion
   3. Rectilinear translation
   4. Curvilinear translation
   5. Rotation about a fixed axis
   6. Angular-motion relations
   7. Absolute motion
   8. Principles of relative motion
   9. Method of relative velocity
   10. Graphical method of instantaneous centers
   11. Method of relative acceleration
   12. Motion relative to rotating axes; coriolis acceleration
5. Kinetics of Rigid Body
   1. Introduction
   2. General equations of motion
   3. Unconstrained and constrained motion
   4. Translation
   5. Fixed-axis rotation
   6. General plane motion

ENG 220RC - Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics Recitation

1. Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering concepts to solve kinematic and kinetics problems.

1. Determine the kinematic relationships between positions, velocity, and acceleration for two-dimensional motion of systems of particles and rigid body.
2. Identify and analyze special cases of rectilinear motion (uniform motion, uniformly accelerated motion).
3. Compute position, velocity, and acceleration of particles in relative motion and dependent relative motion.
4. Analyze curvilinear motion in Cartesian (rectangular) coordinate system.
5. Analyze problems of projectile motion.
6. Analyze curvilinear motion in normal-tangential coordinate system.
7. Analyze curvilinear motion in polar coordinate system.
8. Analyze the two-dimensional motion of particles using: mass-force-acceleration method, work energy method and impulse-momentum method.
9. Classify dynamics problems by the best method of solutions.
10. Apply Newton’s law to obtain equations of two-dimensional motion for dynamic systems.
11. Draw free body and kinetics diagrams for particles.
12. Analyze forces in Cartesian (rectangular), normal-tangential, and polar coordinate systems.
13. Compute linear and angular momentum of a particle.
14. Apply the principle of impulse and momentum to problems of direct and oblique central impact.
15. Analyze rotation of the rigid body about a fixed axis.
16. Analyze the planar rigid body motion by using both absolute and translating frame of reference.
17. Apply vector analysis to solve kinematics problems.
18. Apply method of relative velocity and relative acceleration to provide motion analysis of rigid body.
19. Apply graphical method of instantaneous centers to provide motion analysis of rigid body.
20. Apply relative motion analysis using rotating coordinate systems.
21. Determine the Coriolis acceleration in plane motion.
22. Determine the mass moment of inertia of a body.
23. Draw free body and kinetics diagrams for rigid bodies.
24. Compute angular momentum of a rigid body.
25. Apply force-mass-acceleration method for kinetic analysis of rigid bodies in plane motion.
26. Formulate the equations of motion for rigid bodies undergoing translation, and rotation about a fixed axis, and general plane motion.

1. Introduction to Dynamics
   1. Application of dynamics
   2. Basic concepts
   3. Newton’s laws
   4. Solving problems in dynamics
   5. Appropriate units of measurement for dynamics problems
2. Kinematics of Particles
   1. Introduction
   2. Rectilinear motion
   3. Displacement, velocity, and acceleration
   4. Graphical interpretations
   5. Curvilinear motion
   6. Rectangular coordinates
   7. Projectile motion
   8. Normal and tangential coordinates
   9. Circular motion
   10. Polar coordinates
3. Kinetics of Particles
   1. Introduction
   2. Unconstrained and constrained motion
   3. Free-body diagram
   4. Mass force acceleration method
   5. Work energy method
   6. Kinetic energy
   7. Potential energy
   8. Conservation of energy
   9. Impulse-momentum method
   10. Linear momentum of a particle
   11. Conservation of linear momentum
   12. Impact
   13. Angular momentum of a particle
   14. Conservation of angular momentum
4. Kinematics of Rigid Body
   1. Introduction
   2. Unconstrained and constrained motion
   3. Rectilinear translation
   4. Curvilinear translation
   5. Rotation about a fixed axis
   6. Angular-motion relations
   7. Absolute motion
   8. Principles of relative motion
   9. Method of relative velocity
   10. Graphical method of instantaneous centers
   11. Method of relative acceleration
   12. Motion relative to rotating axes; coriolis acceleration
5. Kinetics of Rigid Body
   1. Introduction
   2. General equations of motion
   3. Unconstrained and constrained motion
   4. Translation
   5. Fixed-axis rotation
   6. General plane motion

ENG 221 - Introduction to Aerospace Engineering

1. Describe the historical development and summarize progress made to date in the aerospace field.
2. Explain the basic concepts of aerodynamics, propulsion, flight mechanics, aircraft materials and structure, aircraft support systems.
3. Identify vehicle types, historical references, and modern design practices.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts of aerodynamics
5. Demonstrate knowledge of aerodynamic shapes
6. Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles of aircraft performance

1. Aviation history and first aeronautical engineers
   1. Historical perspective of aerospace engineering
   2. Beginning of the theory of flight
   3. Aviation pioneers
2. Fundamental Concepts
   1. Fundamental physical quantities
   2. Units of measurement
   3. The source of all aerodynamic forces
   4. Anatomy of airplane
   5. Anatomy of a space vehicle
3. Standard Atmosphere
   1. Altitude; relation between geopotential and geometric altitudes
   2. Hydrostatics equations
   3. U.S. and International Standard Atmosphere
   4. Pressure, temperature, density, and viscosity of the Earth’s atmosphere
4.  Basic equations in integral form of a control volume
   1. Basic law for a system
   2. Conservation of mass
   3. The angular – momentum principle
   4. The first and second laws of thermodynamics
   5. Relation of system derivatives for control volume formulation
   6. Conservation of mass: special cases
   7. Momentum equation for inertial control volume
   8. Differential control volume analysis
   9. Control volume moving with constant velocity
5. Differential analysis of fluid motion
   1. Conservation of mass
   2. Rectangular and cylindrical coordinate systems
   3. Motion of a fluid of particle
   4. Fluid translation: acceleration of a fluid particle in a velocity field
   5. Fluid rotation
   6. Fluid deformation
   7. Momentum equation
   8. Forces acting on a fluid of a particle
   9. Differential momentum equation
   10. Newtonian Fluid: Navier-Stokes equations
6. Basics Aerodynamics
   1. Incompressible and compressible flow
   2. Basic concepts of thermodynamics
   3. Isentropic flow
   4. Energy equation
   5. Speed of sound
   6. Measurement of airspeed
   7. Supersonic wind tunnels and rockets engines
   8. Introduction to viscous flow
   9. Results for laminar boundary layer
   10. Results for turbulent boundary layer
   11. Compressibility effects on skin friction
   12. Transitional flow
   13. Flow separation
   14. Viscous effects on drag
7. Aerodynamics Shapes
   1. Airfoil nomenclature and data
   2. Lift, drag and moments coefficients
   3. Pressure coefficient
   4. Critical Mach number and critical pressure coefficient
   5. Drag-divergence Mach number
   6. Calculation of induced drag
8. Aircraft Performance
   1. Performance parameters
   2. Equations of motion
   3. Drag polar: drag and lift coefficients
   4. Required and available thrust
   5. Required and available power
   6. Rate of climb
   7. Gliding flight
   8. Thrust-velocity curves
   9. Range and endurance
   10. Takeoff and landing performance
   11. V-n diagrams
   12. Aerodynamics efficiency

ENG 230 - Mechanics of Materials

1. Demonstrate the ability to compute the normal stresses and strains of prismatic bars subjected to axial loads.
2. Demonstrate the ability to compute the stress and displacement of prismatic bards subjected to temperature change, misfits, and pre-strains.
3. Demonstrate the ability to compute the stresses and strains in statically determinate and indeterminate structures.
4. Demonstrate the ability to compute the shear stresses and strains of prismatic and non-uniform shafts due to torsional loading.
5. Demonstrate the ability to compute the stresses and strains for pure and non-uniform bending.
6. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the deflection of transverse loaded beans by integration and by method of superposition.
7. Demonstrate the ability to analyze the statically indeterminate beams by integration and by method of superposition.
8. Demonstrate the ability to compute the critical loads of columns with pinned supports and other support conditions.

1. Apply science and engineering principles to understand the mechanical properties of materials.
2. Interpret stress-strain diagrams for typical structural materials.
3. Select an appropriate material for a given application by the comparison of stress-strain diagrams.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts of Mechanics of Materials: stress and strain.
5. Compute the normal stress and strain of prismatic bars subjected to axial loads.
6. Compute the shear and bearing stresses of structural elements.
7. Compute the normal stress and strain of non-uniform bars subjected to axial loads.
8. Compute the normal stresses in statically indeterminate structures.
9. Apply equilibrium, compatibility, and force-deformation relationships to axially loaded members.
10. Compute the stress and displacement of prismatic bars subjected to temperature change.
11. Compute the stress and strain of prismatic bars subjected to misfits and prestrains.
12. Evaluate stresses on inclined sections.
13. Determine stress concentration factors.
14. Compute the angle of twist due torsion in circular shafts.
15. Compute the shear stresses of solid or hollow shafts due to torsional loading.
16. Compute the shear stresses of non-uniform shafts due to torsional loading.
17. Compute the shear stresses in statically indeterminate torsional members.
18. Apply equilibrium, compatibility, and force-deformation relationships to torsional members.
19. Design the circular shafts by analysing transmission power.
20. Construct shear forces and bending moment diagrams for various types of loaded beams.
21. Compute the moment of inertia or second moment of area for complex cross sections.
22. Compute the stress and strain for pure bending.
23. Compute the shear stress for non-uniform bending.
24. Design of beams for bending stresses.
25. Compute principle stresses, maximum shear stresses and stresses in a specified direction.
26. Utilize Mohr’s circle to compute principle stresses, maximum shear stresses and stresses in a specified direction.
27. Evaluate the deflection of transverse loaded beams by integration and by method of superposition.
28. Analyse statically indeterminate beams by integration and by method of superposition.
29. Compute the critical loads of columns with pinned supports.
30. Compute the critical loads of columns with other support conditions.
31. Compute the critical loads of columns with eccentric axial loads.
32. Apply the appropriate units of measurement to Mechanics of Materials problems and check the dimensional integrity of their solutions.

1. Introduction to the Concept of Stress and Strain
   1. Introduction to mechanics of materials
   2. Forces and stresses
   3. Mechanical properties of materials
   4. Stress-strain diagram
   5. Hooke’s Law and Poisson’s Radio; modulus of elasticity
   6. Axial loading; normal stress and strain
   7. Shear stress and strain
   8. Bearing stress
   9. Allowable stresses and allowable loads: factor of safety
2. Axially Loaded Members
   1. Introduction
   2. Changes in lengths of axially loaded members
   3. Changes in lengths under non-uniform conditions
   4. Statically indeterminate structures
   5. Thermal effects
   6. Misfits and prestrains
   7. Stresses on inclined sections
   8. Repeated loading and fatigue: stress concentrations
3. Torsion
   1. Introduction
   2. Torsional deformations of a circular bar
   3. Circular bars of linearly elastic materials
   4. Non-uniform torsion
   5. Stresses and strains in pure shear
   6. Relationship between moduli of elasticity E and G
   7. Transmission of power by circular shifts
   8. Statically indeterminate torsional members
4. Stresses and Strains in Beams
   1. Introduction
   2. Types of beams, loads, and reactions
   3. Shear-force and bending-moment diagrams
   4. Review of centroids and moments of inertia of plane areas
   5. Pure bending and non-uniform bending
   6. Curvature of a beam
   7. Longitudinal strains in beams
   8. Normal stresses in beams (linearly elastic materials)
   9. Design of beams of bending stresses
   10. Shear stresses in beams of rectangular cross section
   11. Shear stresses in beams of circular cross section
   12. Shear stresses in the webs of beams with flanges
5. Analysis of Stress and Strain
   1. Introduction
   2. Plane stress
   3. Principal stresses and maximum shear stresses
   4. Mohr’s circle for plane stress
   5. Triaxial stress
6. Deflections of Beams
   1. Introduction
   2. Deflections by integration of the bending-moment equation
   3. Deflections by integration of the shear-force and load equations
   4. Method of superposition
   5. Moment-area method
7. Statically Indeterminate Beams
   1. Introduction
   2. Types of statically indeterminate beams
   3. Analysis by the differential equations of the deflection curve
   4. Method of superposition
8. Columns
   1. Introduction
   2. Buckling and stability
   3. Columns with pinned ends
   4. Columns with other support conditions
   5. Columns with eccentric axial loads
   6. Elastic and inelastic: column behavior/inelastic buckling
   7. Design formulas for columns

ENG 230RC - Mechanics of Materials Recitation

1. Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge of science, mathematics, and engineering concepts to solve mechanic of materials problems.

1. Apply science and engineering principles to understand the mechanical properties of materials.
2. Interpret stress-strain diagrams for typical structural materials.
3. Select an appropriate material for a given application by the comparison of stress-strain diagrams.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts of Mechanics of Materials: stress and strain.
5. Compute the normal stress and strain of prismatic bars subjected to axial loads.
6. Compute the shear and bearing stresses of structural elements.
7. Compute the normal stress and strain of non-uniform bars subjected to axial loads.
8. Compute the normal stresses in statically indeterminate structures.
9. Apply equilibrium, compatibility, and force-deformation relationships to axially loaded members.
10. Compute the stress and displacement of prismatic bars subjected to temperature change.
11. Compute the stress and strain of prismatic bars subjected to misfits and prestrains.
12. Evaluate stresses on inclined sections.
13. Determine stress concentration factors.
14. Compute the angle of twist due torsion in circular shafts.
15. Compute the shear stresses of solid or hollow shafts due to torsional loading.
16. Compute the shear stresses of non-uniform shafts due to torsional loading.
17. Compute the shear stresses in statically indeterminate torsional members.
18. Apply equilibrium, compatibility, and force-deformation relationships to torsional members.
19. Design the circular shafts by analysing transmission power.
20. Construct shear forces and bending moment diagrams for various types of loaded beams.
21. Compute the moment of inertia or second moment of area for complex cross sections.
22. Compute the stress and strain for pure bending.
23. Compute the shear stress for non-uniform bending.
24. Design of beams for bending stresses.
25. Compute principle stresses, maximum shear stresses and stresses in a specified direction.
26. Utilize Mohr’s circle to compute principle stresses, maximum shear stresses and stresses in a specified direction.
27. Evaluate the deflection of transverse loaded beams by integration and by method of superposition.
28. Analyse statically indeterminate beams by integration and by method of superposition.
29. Compute the critical loads of columns with pinned supports.
30. Compute the critical loads of columns with other support conditions.
31. Compute the critical loads of columns with eccentric axial loads.
32. Apply the appropriate units of measurement to Mechanics of Materials problems and check the dimensional integrity of their solutions.

1. Introduction to the Concept of Stress and Strain
   1. Introduction to mechanics of materials
   2. Forces and stresses
   3. Mechanical properties of materials
   4. Stress-strain diagram
   5. Hooke’s Law and Poisson’s Radio; modulus of elasticity
   6. Axial loading; normal stress and strain
   7. Shear stress and strain
   8. Bearing stress
   9. Allowable stresses and allowable loads: factor of safety
2. Axially Loaded Members
   1. Introduction
   2. Changes in lengths of axially loaded members
   3. Changes in lengths under non-uniform conditions
   4. Statically indeterminate structures
   5. Thermal effects
   6. Misfits and prestrains
   7. Stresses on inclined sections
   8. Repeated loading and fatigue: stress concentrations
3. Torsion
   1. Introduction
   2. Torsional deformations of a circular bar
   3. Circular bars of linearly elastic materials
   4. Non-uniform torsion
   5. Stresses and strains in pure shear
   6. Relationship between moduli of elasticity E and G
   7. Transmission of power by circular shifts
   8. Statically indeterminate torsional members
4. Stresses and Strains in Beams
   1. Introduction
   2. Types of beams, loads, and reactions
   3. Shear-force and bending-moment diagrams
   4. Review of centroids and moments of inertia of plane areas
   5. Pure bending and non-uniform bending
   6. Curvature of a beam
   7. Longitudinal strains in beams
   8. Normal stresses in beams (linearly elastic materials)
   9. Design of beams of bending stresses
   10. Shear stresses in beams of rectangular cross section
   11. Shear stresses in beams of circular cross section
   12. Shear stresses in the webs of beams with flanges
5. Analysis of Stress and Strain
   1. Introduction
   2. Plane stress
   3. Principal stresses and maximum shear stresses
   4. Mohr’s circle for plane stress
   5. Triaxial stress
6. Deflections of Beams
   1. Introduction
   2. Deflections by integration of the bending-moment equation
   3. Deflections by integration of the shear-force and load equations
   4. Method of superposition
   5. Moment-area method
7. Statically Indeterminate Beams
   1. Introduction
   2. Types of statically indeterminate beams
   3. Analysis by the differential equations of the deflection curve
   4. Method of superposition
8. Columns
   1. Introduction
   2. Buckling and stability
   3. Columns with pinned ends
   4. Columns with other support conditions
   5. Columns with eccentric axial loads
   6. Elastic and inelastic: column behavior/inelastic buckling
   7. Design formulas for columns

ENG 232 - Thermodynamics

1. Demonstrate mastery of unit conversions, temperature scale conversions, and fundamental definitions involving systems, pressure, and temperature.
2. Demonstrate the ability to correctly apply the first law of thermodynamics in various physical processes including power and refrigeration cycles.
3. Demonstrate the ability to use thermodynamic tables when analyzing closed systems undergoing processes involving phase changes in containers having moving boundaries with both insulated and diathermic walls.
4. Demonstrate the ability to apply control-volume analysis for open systems involving various mechanical devices which include being able to apply the conservation of mass and the related-rate form of the first law of thermodynamics in the context of engineering steady-state flow problems.
5. Demonstrate the ability to correctly apply various forms of the second law of thermodynamics in physical situations including determining maximum efficiency of power and refrigeration cycles.

1. Apply SI and English units for mass, length, time, force, and temperature.
2. Explain absolute pressure and gage pressure, as well as methods and instruments used for its measurement.
3. Convert temperature readings in Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin, or Rankine scales to any other scale.
4. Identify an appropriate system, its boundary, and its surroundings.
5. Describe the difference between an isothermal process and an adiabatic process.
6. Evaluate kinetic and potential energy, work and power in various engineering systems including mechanical, electrical, and thermodynamic.
7. Identify and quantify heat transfer by various modes including conduction, radiation, and convection.
8. Apply closed system energy balances.
9. Conduct energy analyses for systems undergoing thermodynamic cycles.
10. Analyze saturation temperature, saturation pressure, state principle, quality, enthalpy, specific heat, and ideal gas model.
11. Retrieve property data of various fluids and gases from the appropriate tables, using the state principle of fix states and linear interpolation when required.
12. Sketch T-v, p-v, and p-T diagrams, and locate principal states on these diagrams.
13. Determine specific volume, enthalpy, and internal energy of a simple compressible system in the midst of a liquid–vapor phase change using quality and the appropriate tables.
14. Apply the incompressible substance model and use the generalized compressibility chart to relate p-v-T data of gases.
15. Apply the ideal gas model for thermodynamic analysis.
16. Explain the concepts of mass flow rate, mass rate balance, volumetric flow rate, steady state, flow work.
17. Identify devices such as muzzle, diffuser, turbine, compressor, pump and heat exchanger.
18. Apply control volumes and the principles of conservation of mass and energy rate balance to model steady state flow through various mechanical devices.
19. Apply mass and energy balances for the analysis of transient flow, using control volumes, appropriate assumptions, and property data.
20. Define the concepts of reversible process, irreversible process, internal and external irreversibilities internally reversible process, Carnot corollaries, and Carnot efficiency.
21. Describe the Clausisus and the Kelvin-Planck statement of the second law of thermodynamics.
22. Evaluate the performance of power cycles and refrigeration and heat pump cycles accounting for irreversibilities.
23. Apply entropy balances for closed systems and for control systems.
24. Use entropy data appropriately to include: retrieving data from appropriate tables, using quality to evaluate the specific entropy of two-phase liquid-vapor mixtures, sketching T-s and h-s diagrams and locating states on such diagrams, determining Ds of ideal gases with constant or variable specific heats, evaluating isentropic efficiencies for turbines, nozzles, compressors, and pumps with ideal gases.
25. Compute heat transfer for close systems.
26. Sketch schematic diagrams and accompanying T-s diagrams of Rankine, superheat, and reheat vapor power cycles.
27. Apply conservation of mass and energy, the second law, and property data to determine power cycle performance.
28. Identify the effects on Rankine cycle performance of varying steam generator pressure, condenser pressure, and turbine inlet temperature.
29. Sketch p-v and T-s diagrams of the Otto, Diesel, and dual cycles, applying the closed system energy balance and the second law of thermodynamics.
30. Sketch the T-s diagrams of vapor-compression refrigeration and heat pump cycles.
31. List the advantages and disadvantages of various refrigerants commonly in use.

1. Introduction: Concepts and Definitions
   1. Using thermodynamics
   2. Defining systems and describing their behavior
   3. Measuring mass, length, time, and force
   4. Specific volume and specific pressure
   5. Measuring temperature
2. Energy and the First Law of Thermodynamics
   1. Reviewing mechanical concepts of energy
   2. Evaluating energy transfer by work
   3. Energy of a system
   4. Energy transfer by heat
   5. Energy balance for closed systems
   6. Energy analysis of cycles
3. Evaluating Properties
   1. p-v-T relation
   2. Retrieving thermodynamic properties
   3. Generalized compressibility chart
   4. Ideal gas model
   5. Internal energy, enthalpy, and specific heats of idea gases
   6. Evaluating Du and Dh of ideal gases
   7. Polytropic process of an ideal gas
4. Control Volume Energy Analysis
   1. Conservation of mass for a control volume
   2. Conservation of energy for a control volume
   3. Analysis of control volumes at steady state
   4. Transient analysis
5. The Second Law of Thermodynamics
   1. Using the second law and statements of the second law
   2. Reversible and irreversible processes
   3. Applying the second law to thermodynamic cycles
   4. Kelvin temperature scale
   5. Maximum performance measures for cycles operating between two reservoirs
   6. Carnot cycle
6. Using Entropy
   1. Defining entropy change
   2. Retrieving entropy data
   3. Entropy change in internally reversible processes
   4. Entropy rate balance for control volumes
   5. Isentropic processes
   6. Isentropic efficiencies of turbines, nozzles, compressors, and pumps
   7. Heat transfer and work in internally reversible, steady-state flow processes
7. Vapor Power Systems
   1. Modeling vapor power systems
   2. Analyzing vapor power systems: Rankine cycle
   3. Improving performance: superheat and reheat
8. Gas Power Systems
   1. Engine terminology
   2. Air-Standard otto cycle
   3. Air-Standard diesel cycle
   4. Air-Standard dual cycle
   5. Brayton cycle
   6. Regeneration, reheat and compression with intercooling
9. Refrigeration and Heat Pump Systems
   1. Vapor refrigeration systems
   2. Analyzing vapor-compression refrigeration systems
   3. Heat pump systems

ENG 232RC - Thermodynamics Recitation

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of science, mathematics, and engineering concepts to solve thermodynamic problems.

1. Apply SI and English units for mass, length, time, force, and temperature.
2. Explain absolute pressure and gage pressure, as well as methods and instruments used for its measurement.
3. Convert temperature readings in Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin, or Rankine scales to any other scale.
4. Identify an appropriate system, its boundary, and its surroundings.
5. Describe the difference between an isothermal process and an adiabatic process.
6. Evaluate kinetic and potential energy, work and power in various engineering systems including mechanical, electrical, and thermodynamic.
7. Identify and quantify heat transfer by various modes including conduction, radiation, and convection.
8. Apply closed system energy balances.
9. Conduct energy analyses for systems undergoing thermodynamic cycles.
10. Analyze saturation temperature, saturation pressure, state principle, quality, enthalpy, specific heat, and ideal gas model.
11. Retrieve property data of various fluids and gases from the appropriate tables, using the state principle of fix states and linear interpolation when required.
12. Sketch T-v, p-v, and p-T diagrams, and locate principal states on these diagrams.
13. Determine specific volume, enthalpy, and internal energy of a simple compressible system in the midst of a liquid–vapor phase change using quality and the appropriate tables.
14. Apply the incompressible substance model and use the generalized compressibility chart to relate p-v-T data of gases.
15. Apply the ideal gas model for thermodynamic analysis.
16. Explain the concepts of mass flow rate, mass rate balance, volumetric flow rate, steady state, flow work.
17. Identify devices such as muzzle, diffuser, turbine, compressor, pump and heat exchanger.
18. Apply control volumes and the principles of conservation of mass and energy rate balance to model steady state flow through various mechanical devices.
19. Apply mass and energy balances for the analysis of transient flow, using control volumes, appropriate assumptions, and property data.
20. Define the concepts of reversible process, irreversible process, internal and external irreversibilities internally reversible process, Carnot corollaries, and Carnot efficiency.
21. Describe the Clausisus and the Kelvin-Planck statement of the second law of thermodynamics.
22. Evaluate the performance of power cycles and refrigeration and heat pump cycles accounting for irreversibilities.
23. Apply entropy balances for closed systems and for control systems.
24. Use entropy data appropriately to include: retrieving data from appropriate tables, using quality to evaluate the specific entropy of two-phase liquid-vapor mixtures, sketching T-s and h-s diagrams and locating states on such diagrams, determining Ds of ideal gases with constant or variable specific heats, evaluating isentropic efficiencies for turbines, nozzles, compressors, and pumps with ideal gases.
25. Compute heat transfer for close systems.
26. Sketch schematic diagrams and accompanying T-s diagrams of Rankine, superheat, and reheat vapor power cycles.
27. Apply conservation of mass and energy, the second law, and property data to determine power cycle performance.
28. Identify the effects on Rankine cycle performance of varying steam generator pressure, condenser pressure, and turbine inlet temperature.
29. Sketch p-v and T-s diagrams of the Otto, Diesel, and dual cycles, applying the closed system energy balance and the second law of thermodynamics.
30. Sketch the T-s diagrams of vapor-compression refrigeration and heat pump cycles.
31. List the advantages and disadvantages of various refrigerants commonly in use.

1. Introduction: Concepts and Definitions
   1. Using thermodynamics
   2. Defining systems and describing their behavior
   3. Measuring mass, length, time, and force
   4. Specific volume and specific pressure
   5. Measuring temperature
2. Energy and the First Law of Thermodynamics
   1. Reviewing mechanical concepts of energy
   2. Evaluating energy transfer by work
   3. Energy of a system
   4. Energy transfer by heat
   5. Energy balance for closed systems
   6. Energy analysis of cycles
3. Evaluating Properties
   1. p-v-T relation
   2. Retrieving thermodynamic properties
   3. Generalized compressibility chart
   4. Ideal gas model
   5. Internal energy, enthalpy, and specific heats of idea gases
   6. Evaluating Du and Dh of ideal gases
   7. Polytropic process of an ideal gas
4. Control Volume Energy Analysis
   1. Conservation of mass for a control volume
   2. Conservation of energy for a control volume
   3. Analysis of control volumes at steady state
   4. Transient analysis
5. The Second Law of Thermodynamics
   1. Using the second law and statements of the second law
   2. Reversible and irreversible processes
   3. Applying the second law to thermodynamic cycles
   4. Kelvin temperature scale
   5. Maximum performance measures for cycles operating between two reservoirs
   6. Carnot cycle
6. Using Entropy
   1. Defining entropy change
   2. Retrieving entropy data
   3. Entropy change in internally reversible processes
   4. Entropy rate balance for control volumes
   5. Isentropic processes
   6. Isentropic efficiencies of turbines, nozzles, compressors, and pumps
   7. Heat transfer and work in internally reversible, steady-state flow processes
7. Vapor Power Systems
   1. Modeling vapor power systems
   2. Analyzing vapor power systems: Rankine cycle
   3. Improving performance: superheat and reheat
8. Gas Power Systems
   1. Engine terminology
   2. Air-Standard otto cycle
   3. Air-Standard diesel cycle
   4. Air-Standard dual cycle
   5. Brayton cycle
   6. Regeneration, reheat and compression with intercooling
9. Refrigeration and Heat Pump Systems
   1. Vapor refrigeration systems
   2. Analyzing vapor-compression refrigeration systems
   3. Heat pump systems

ENG 260 - Electrical Engineering

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply Node Voltage Analysis and Mesh Current Analysis equations for circuits containing dependent and independent sources and resistors.
2. Demonstrate the ability to reduce complex circuits to Thevenin (or Norton) equivalent circuits.
3. Demonstrate the ability to use transient analysis to find the value of any current or voltage in resistor-inductor (RL), resistor-capacitor (RC), and resistor-inductor-capacitor (RCL) circuits.
4. Demonstrate the ability to apply phasors to solve mesh and node problems in alternating current (AC) circuits.
5. For a given combination of load impedance, applied voltage and through-current, demonstrate the ability to determine any of the following quantities: average and reactive power, power factor, complex power, and rms voltage and current values.

1. Apply the passive sign convention to calculate power in an ideal circuit element and state whether the power is being absorbed or delivered.
2. Apply Kirchoff’s voltage law and current law (KVL/KCL) to simple circuits.
3. Apply parallel and series relationships to find the equivalent resistance of complex resistor networks and the equivalent source when sources are corrected in series and parallel.
4. Apply KVL/KCL to solve single node/mesh (loop) circuit problems, such as finding an unknown voltage, current or power.
5. Write and solve Node Voltage Analysis and Mesh Current Analysis equations for circuits containing dependent and independent sources and resistors.
6. Describe opportunities for applying source transformations and explain why source transformations are useful in circuit analysis.
7. Reduce complex circuits to Thevenin (or Norton) equivalent circuits, and explain the physical significance of the internal resistance and voltage (or current) quantities.
8. Apply v-i formulae for inductors and capacitors to find voltage when current is specified, and vice-versa; and find the equivalent component value when multiple capacitors and inductors are connected in series/parallel.
9. Explain in both qualitative and quantitative terms why the state variable in an inductor or capacitor resists abrupt change.
10. Use the formula sheet to find the value of any current or voltage in resistor inductor (RL) and resistance capacitor (RC) circuits.
11. Given a parallel or series resonant circuit (RLC) circuit, the circuit’s initial conditions, and a step excitation, find the node voltage (parallel RLC) or loop current (series RLC).
12. Write any given sinusoid as a phasor, and vice-versa and draw phasor diagrams for circuits with resistor (R), inductor (L), and capacitor (C) components.
13. Apply phasors to find Thevenin/Norton equivalents and solve mesh and node problems in alternating current (ac) circuits.
14. Given a combination of load impedance, applied voltage and through-current, find any of these quantities: average and reactive power, power factor, complex power, and rms voltage and current values.
15. Analyze three-phase circuits in Y-Y connection.
16. List the essential terminal characteristics of an ideal op-amp, and apply these to calculate voltage and current quantities in op-amp circuits with and without feedback resistance connected.
17. Describe a design problem in digital logic form and use a truth table to verify a Boolean expression.
18. Using a truth table, write a Boolean expression in sums of products (SOP) and product of sums (POS) form and construct a digital circuit using AND and OR gates.
19. Explain about computer architecture and essential computer subsystems.
20. List the type of microprocessors and memory types used in various electronic devices.
21. Explain the role of microcomputers in control systems.
22. Describe methods to program microprocessors for various operations.
23. Identify the basics of diode in electronic instrumentations.
24. Explain the characteristic of various diode.
25. Analyze a rectifier circuit.
26. Discuss small signal analysis of diode and its applications

1. Introduction
   1. Overview of electrical engineering
   2. Circuits, currents, and voltages
   3. Power and energy
   4. Kirchhoff’s current law
   5. Kirchhoff’s voltage law
   6. Introduction to circuit elements
   7. Introduction to circuits
2. Resistive Circuits
   1. Resistances in series and parallel
   2. Network analysis by using series and parallel equivalents
   3. Voltage-divider and current-divider circuits
   4. Node-voltage analysis
   5. Mesh-current analysis
   6. Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits
   7. Superposition principle
3. Inductance and Capacitance
   1. Capacitances in series and parallel
   2. Physical characteristics of capacitors
   3. Inductance
   4. Inductances in series and parallel
   5. Practical inductors
   6. Mutual inductance
4. Transients
   1. Direct current (DC) steady state
   2. RL circuits
   3. RC and RL circuits with general sources
   4. RLC second-order circuits
5. Steady-State Sinusoidal Analysis
   1. Phasors
   2. Complex impedances
   3. Circuit analysis with phasors and complex impedances
   4. Power in alternating current (AC) circuits
   5. Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits
   6. Balanced three-phase circuits
6. Logic Circuits
   1. Basic logic circuit concepts
   2. Representation of numerical data in binary form
   3. Combinatorial logic circuits
   4. Synthesis of logic circuits
7. Operational Amplifiers
   1. Ideal operational amplifiers
   2. Summing-point constraint
   3. Inverting amplifiers
   4. Noninverting amplifiers
   5. Design of simple amplifiers
8. Microcomputers
   1. Microcomputer organization
   2. Microprocessor types
   3. Memory types
   4. Digital process control
   5. Machine code and assembly languages
9. Diode Electronics
   1. Diode concepts and operations
   2. Diode types and load line characteristics
   3. Ideal and piecewise-linear diode model
   4. Rectifier circuits

ENG 274IN - Digital Logic

1. Demonstrate the ability to use combinational logic design principles to analyze and design logic circuits to perform specified functions.
2. Demonstrate the ability to use sequential logic design principles to analyze and design logic circuits to perform specified functions.
3. Demonstrate the ability to use register-transfer level (RTF) design principles to analyze and design logic circuits to perform specified functions.
4. Demonstrate the ability to design basic systems components such as multiplexers, adders, multipliers, flip-flops, registers, and counters.
5. Demonstrate the ability to use a hardware description language (HDL) such as Verilog to program a field-programmable gate array (FPGA).

1. Apply fundamental design theory to the design and optimization of digital systems.
2. Use basic competence in design using transistor transistor logic (TTL) integrated circuits and medium scale integration (MSI) parts.
3. Use Boolean functions and their representations, including the concepts of canonicity and efficiency, the concept of optimal implementation, and delays in circuits.
4. Explain the basics of sequential functions.
5. Design an optimal synchronous finite state machine from an informal description.
6. Design basic systems components such as multiplexers, adders, multipliers, flip-flops, registers, and counters.
7. Describe the importance of temporal behavior of digital circuits.
8. Explain and use the Verilog design language and program a Zilinx board.
9. Apply the theories as a prerequisite background for subsequent courses in computer architecture, microprocessor programming and design, and computer aided very large scale integrations (VLSI) design.

1. Introduction
   1. Converting between number systems
      1. Decimal
      2. Binary
      3. Hexadecimal
      4. Binary coded decimal (BCD)
   2. Implementing digital systems
2. Combinational Logic Design
   1. Switches
   2. The complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) transistor
   3. Boolean logic gates
   4. Boolean algebra
   5. Combinational design process
   6. Decoders and muxes
3. Sequential Logic Design – Controllers
   1. Storing one bit – flip-flops
   2. Finite-state machines (FSMs) and controllers
   3. Controller design
4. Combinational and Sequential Component Design
   1. Registers
   2. Adders
   3. Shifters
   4. Comparators
   5. Counters
   6. Multiplier – array style
   7. Subtractors
   8. Arithmetic-logic units – ALUs
   9.       Register files
5. Register-Transfer Level (RTL) Design
   1. RTL design method
   2. RTL design examples and issues
   3. Determining clock frequency
   4. Memory components
   5. Queues (first-in first-out, FIFO)
6. Optimizations and Tradeoffs
   1. Combinational logic optimization and tradeoffs
   2. Sequential logic optimizations and tradeoff
   3. Data path component tradeoffs
7. Physical Implementation / Manufactured IC Technologies Including Field Programmable Arrays (FPGAs)

ENG 276IN - Computer Programming for Engineering Applications II

1. Demonstrate the ability to develop, debug, and test large software projects in both the C and C++ programming languages to solve engineering problems.
2. Demonstrate the ability to analyze, compare, and select appropriate data structures and associated algorithms for engineering applications.
3. Demonstrate software engineering best practices and object-oriented design and programming.

1. Preprocess, compile and/or link programs.
2. Use project management tools (e.g. IDEs(Integrated Development Environment), Cmake, etc).
3. Use libraries and code re-use across executables.
4. Debug compiled programs.
5. Understand and use applications with pointers and memory addresses.
6. Pass by value and pass by reference.
7. Allocate and manage memory.
8. Distinguish between stack and heap in software programs.
9. Utilize trees, queues, stacks, heaps, and graphs.
10. Use appropriate algorithms for sorting, searching, hashing, traversals, and shortest path.
11. Design, analyze and implement algorithms.
12. Asymptotic analysis of algorithms.
13. Construct/delete objects in C++.
14. Use basic C++ operations and commands.
15. Use Standard Template Library (STL) Classes.

1. Review of C Programming
   1. Create source code
   2. Link and/or compile main with other functions
   3. Execute programs
   4. Debugging errors in program execution
2. Memory Concepts
   1. Allocating memory using malloc  and/or calloc, realloc, and free
   2. Determining memory requirements from sizing of data
   3. Using the stack and heap
3. Algorithms and Analysis
   1. Construction /use of binary trees, stacks, heaps, graphs
   2. Algorithms/methods of data for sorting, searching, traversing, hashing, shortest path analysis
   3. Design and implementation of applied algorithms
4. C++ Introduction
   1. Objects and classes
   2. Commands unique to C++ ie, cin, cout, others.
   3. STL classes

ENG 282IN - Basic Electric Circuits

1. Demonstrate competence to apply Kirchhoff’s voltage law/Kirchhoff’s current law (KVL/KCL) to solve single node/loop circuit problems, such a finding an unknown voltage, current of power.
2. Demonstrate the ability to apply v-i formulae for inductors and capacitors to find voltage when current is specified, and vice-versa.
3. Demonstrate the ability to apply phasors to find Thevenin/Norton equivalents and solve mesh and mode problems in ac circuits.
4. Demonstrate the ability to analyze all circuit responses using PSpice 16 and compare calculated values with laboratory measures values and explain the differences.
5. Demonstrate the ability to analyze and test dimmer circuits, buffer circuits, current sources, RL, RC, and RLC circuits with transistors and operational amplifiers (OpAmps).
6. Demonstrate the ability to organize and prepare written prelab papers and laboratory reports.

1. Apply the passive sign convention to calculate power in an ideal circuit element and state whether the power is being absorbed or delivered.
2. Apply parallel, series, and delta-wye relationships to find the equivalent resistance of complex resistor networks, and the equivalent source when sources are corrected in series and parallel.
3. Use the principles of current and voltage division to design D’Arsonval voltmeters and ammeters, given the desired full-scale readings and any two of the meter movement parameters.
4. Apply Kirchhoff’s voltage law/Kirchhoff’s current law (KVL/KCL) to solve single node/loop circuit problems, such as finding an unknown voltage, current or power.
5. Write and solve Node Voltage Analysis and Mesh Current Analysis equations for circuits containing dependent and independent sources and resistors.
6. Discuss opportunities for applying source transformations and explain why source transformations are useful in circuit analysis.
7. Reduce complex circuits to Thevenin (or Norton) equivalent circuits, and explain the physical significance of the internal resistance and voltage (or current) quantities.
8. List the essential terminal characteristics of an ideal op-amp, and apply these to calculate voltage and current quantities in op-amp circuits with and without feedback resistance connected.
9. Apply v-i formulae for inductors and capacitors to find voltage when current is specified, and vice-versa; and find the equivalent component value when multiple capacitors and inductors are connected in series/parallel.
10. Explain in both qualitative and quantitative terms why the state variable in an inductor or capacitor resists abrupt change.
11. Apply the “FIFE” formula to find the value of any current or voltage in RL and RC circuits with switching events.
12. Find the node voltage (parallel RLC) or loop current (series RLC) given a parallel or series resistor/inductor/capacitor (RLC) circuit, the circuit’s initial conditions, and a step excitation.
13. Write any given sinusoid as a phasor, and vice-versa; and draw phasor diagrams for circuits with R, L and C components.
14. Apply phasors to find Thevenin/Norton equivalents and solve mesh and node problems in ac circuits.
15. Write the KCL equations for a mutually coupled transformer circuit with source and load.
16. Find the unknown currents, voltages, and powers in a given circuit for an ideal transformer circuit with a given turns ratio.
17. Calculate the load impedance for an ideal transformer circuit with a given turns ratio to achieve maximum power transfer and explain the concept of transformer use for impedance matching.
18. Build simple breadboard circuits consisting of resistors, capacitors, inductors, op-amps, and power supplies. Use digital multimeters and oscilloscopes to measure dc and ac currents and voltages, frequency of a periodic waveform, and phase shift between ac waveforms.
19. Perform design exercises to satisfy simple specifications (such as a prescribed voltage, current or gain factor), taking into account component tolerances and reasonable measurement accuracy.
20. Write programs in PSpice 16 (for Windows) to the level of DC and AC sweeps, parameter sweeps, transient analysis, and switching with initial conditions.
21. Organize and prepare written laboratory reports.
22. Construct and test, on breadboard, circuits that contain resistors, potentiometers,  capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers, D’Arsonval meters, light emitting diodes (LEDs), photodiodes, ac and dc power supplies, volt-amp meters, oscilloscopes, frequency generators, and microphones.
23. Analyze all circuit responses using PSpice 16 and compare calculated values with laboratory measured values and explain differences.
24. Breadboard, analyze and test dimmer circuits, buffer circuits, current sources, RL, RC, and RLC circuits with transistors and operational amplifiers (OpAmps).
25. Measure the gain and phase response of simple audio filters and specific discrete frequencies.
26. Design and verify an LC crossover network for use with tweeter and woofer loudspeakers.
27. Organize and prepare written prelab papers and laboratory reports.

1. Circuit Variables
   1. Electrical engineering: an overview
   2. The international system of units
   3. Circuit analysis: an overview
   4. Voltage and current
   5. The ideal basic circuit element
   6. Power and energy
2. Circuit Elements
   1. Voltage and current sources
   2. Electrical resistance (Ohm’s law)
   3. Construction of a circuit model
   4. Kirchhoff’s laws
   5. Analysis of a circuit containing dependent sources
3. Simple Resistive Circuits
   1. Resistors in series
   2. Resistors in parallel
   3. The voltage-divider circuit
   4. The current-divider circuit
   5. Measuring voltage and current
   6. The Wheatstone bridge
   7. Delta-to wye (pi-to tee) equivalent circuits
4. Techniques of Circuit Analysis
   1. Terminology
   2. Introduction to the mode-voltage method
   3. The node-voltage method and dependent sources
   4. The node-voltage method: some special cases
   5. Introduction to the mesh-current method
   6. The mesh-current method and dependent sources
   7. The mesh-current method: some special cases
   8. The mode-voltage method verses the mesh-current method
   9. Source transformations
   10. Thevenin and Norton equivalents
   11. More on deriving a Thevenin equivalent
   12. Maximum power transfer
   13. Superposition
5. The Operational Amplifier
   1. Operational amplifier terminals
   2. Terminal voltages and currents
   3. The inverting-amplifier circuit
   4. The summing-amplifier circuit
   5. The noninverting-amplifier circuit
   6. The difference-amplifier circuit
   7. A more realistic model for the operational amplifier
6. Inductance, Capacitance, and Mutual Inductance
   1. The inductor
   2. The capacitor
   3. Series-parallel combinations of inductance and capacitance
   4. Mutual inductance
   5. A closer look at mutual inductance
7. Response of First-Order RL and RC Circuits
   1. The natural response of an RL circuit
   2. The natural response of an RC circuit
   3. The step response of RL and RC circuits
   4. A general solution for step and natural responses
   5. Sequential switching
   6. Unbounded response
   7. The Integrating amplifier
8. Natural and Step Responses of RLC Circuits
   1. Introduction to the natural response of a parallel RLC circuit
   2. The forms of the natural response of a parallel RLC circuit
   3. The step response of a parallel RLC circuit
   4. The natural and step response of a series RLC circuit
   5. A circuit with two integrating amplifiers
9. Sinusoidal Steady-State Analysis
   1. The sinusoidal source
   2. The sinusoidal response
   3. The phasor
   4. The passive circuit elements in the frequency domain
   5. Kirchhoff’s laws in the frequency domain
   6. Series, parallel, and delta-to-wye simplifications
   7. Source transformations and Thevenin-Norton equivalent circuits
   8. The node-voltage method
   9. The mesh-current method
   10. The transformer
   11. The ideal transformer
   12. Phasor diagrams

ESL 060CM - Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers of English I

1. Demonstrate comprehension of oral passages at the high-beginning level.
2. Demonstrate appropriate speaking skills at the high-beginning level.

1. Use listening/speaking skills to respond to questions, discuss short oral passages, and converse about topics relevant to daily and academic life with communicative appropriateness.
2. Use basic vocabulary appropriate to a given situation.
3. Integrate a variety of study strategies into English learning.
4. Use technology for assignments and communication.
5. Employ college resources.

1. Listening and Speaking

1. Listening comprehension
   1. Use context and background knowledge to aid comprehension
   2. Interpret basic questions and classroom instructions
   3. Identify speakers, setting, and purpose
   4. Identify individual sounds, words, and phrases in a short oral passage
   5. Distinguish gist, general ideas, and specific information
2. Speaking and communication

1. Classroom functions
2. Conversation/discussion/language functions
3. Fluency and intelligibility within communicative contexts

1. Communicative appropriateness
   1. Levels of formality and informality
   2. Non-verbal communication
2. Critical thinking

1. Prediction
2. Identification of context

1. Social, Classroom, and Academic Vocabulary

1. Recognize new words and expressions in oral tasks
2. Use new words and expressions in oral tasks

1. Study Strategies

1. Introduction of syllabus
2. Organization of course materials
3. Interpretation of teacher feedback
4. Use of various study techniques

1. Introduction to Technology for Academic Purposes
2. College Resources

1. Faculty office hours
2. Learning/tutoring center
3. Advising and counseling center

ESL 060RV - Reading & Vocabulary for Non-Native Speakers of English I

1. Demonstrate literal comprehension of high-beginning written material.
2. Demonstrate interpretive comprehension of high-beginning written material.

1. Use high beginning-level reading strategies and critical thinking skills to demonstrate comprehension of high beginning-level written materials.
2. Use basic strategies to synthesize new vocabulary.
3. Demonstrate development of literal and interpretive comprehension through written tasks.
4. Demonstrate an awareness of basic information literacy skills.
5. Integrate a variety of study strategies into English learning.
6. Employ college resources.
7. Participate in a community of readers.

1. Comprehension of  High-Beginning Narrative and Informational Texts

1. Reading strategies

1. Use strategies before reading/studying
2. Use strategies during reading/studying
3. Use strategies after reading/studying
4. Reading fluency

1. Comprehension of texts at different levels
   1. Comprehension texts at a literal level

1.   Identify main ideas
2.   Identify time sequence
3.   Make comparisons
4.   Identify speakers, setting
5.   Recognize examples
6.   Determine pronoun referents  
   1. Comprehension texts at an interpretive level
   2. Identify purpose
   3. Relate to personal experience
   4. Make connections within text
   5. Interpret illustrations

1. Vocabulary

1. Identify and use key vocabulary
2. Parts of speech
3. Collocations
4. Use of picture dictionary

1. Written Tasks

1. Short answer
2. Summary

1. Information Literacy

1. Interactive library orientation
2. Value of resources as information

1. Study Strategies

1. Introduction of syllabus
2. Organization of course materials
3. Interpretation of teacher feedback
4. Use of study strategies
5. Test taking skills
6. Identify and use parts of a textbook

1. College Resources

1. Faculty office hours
2. Learning/tutoring center
3. Advising and counseling center

1. Community of Readers

1. Reading as a catalyst for exchange of ideas
2. Acknowledging diverse points of view
3. Discussing diverse cultural values as they relate to readings

ESL 060WG - Writing and Grammar for Non-Native Speakers of English I

1. Use high-beginning level grammar, sentence structure, and mechanics in written tasks.
2. Use high-beginning level content and organization in written tasks.

1. Organize and write complete sentences and basic paragraphs at the high beginning level.
2. Use high beginning-level writing process with standard writing conventions.
3. Use high beginning-level sentence structure in written tasks.
4. Identify and correctly use high beginning-level English grammatical structures in written tasks.
5. Integrate a variety of study strategies into academic learning.
6. Use technology for assignments and communication.
7. Employ college resources.

1. Rhetorical Forms
   1. Narrative
   2. Descriptive
2. Writing Processes and Conventions
   1. Handwriting
   2. Standard sentence level conventions
      1. Basic punctuation
      2. Capitalization
   3. Standard paragraph structure
      1. Title
      2. Paragraph form
      3. Related ideas
   4. Editing
      1. High beginning-level grammar
      2. High beginning-level mechanics
      3. High beginning-level sentence structure
3. Sentence Structure
   1. Simple
   2. Compound with and, but, so, or
   3. Complex with because and when
   4. Parts of a sentence (subject, predicate, direct object)
4. Grammar
   1. Verb tense and mood (affirmative, negative, questions, short answers, contractions)
      1. Simple present
      2. Present progressive
      3. Simple past
      4. Modals
         1. Can/could
         2. Should (advice)
      5. Verb and infinitive complements
         1. Like to
         2. Want to
   2. Parts of speech
      1. Nouns
         1. Singular and plural
         2. Basic article usage
         3. Possessive forms
      2. Pronouns
         1. Subject and object
         2. Possessive
         3. Demonstrative
         4. Pronoun referents
      3. Adjectives
         1. Simple
         2. Comparatives
      4. Adverbs
         1. Manner
         2. Frequency
      5. Prepositions
      6. Location
      7. Time
5. Study Strategies
   1. Introduction to syllabus
   2. Requests for clarification
   3. Organization of course materials
   4. Interpretation of teacher feedback
   5. Use of various study techniques
   6. Test-taking skills
      1. Read, comprehend, and ask for clarification of directions
      2. Complete all questions even if unsure
6. Technology
   1. Introduction to MyPima
   2. Use of Pima email account
   3. Basic Internet use
7. College Resources
   1. Faculty office hours
   2. Learning/tutoring center
   3. Advising and counseling center

ESL 070CM - Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers of English II

1. Demonstrate comprehension of oral passages at the intermediate level.
2. Demonstrate appropriate speaking skills at the intermediate level.

1. Use low intermediate-level listening/speaking skills to discuss written and spoken materials and to participate appropriately in the classroom with increased proficiency.
2. Use new vocabulary appropriately, including language functions and idiomatic expressions, in oral communication. 
3. Integrate a variety of study strategies into English learning.
4. Use technology for assignments and communication.
5. Employ college resources.

1. Listening and Speaking
   1. Listening comprehension
      1. Use context and background knowledge to aid comprehension
      2. Identify speakers, setting, and purpose
      3. Distinguish gist, general ideas, and specific information
      4. Use grammatical clues to aid comprehension
   2. Speaking and communication
      1. Classroom functions
      2. Conversation, discussion, and language functions
      3. Fluency and intelligibility within communicative contexts
   3. Communicative appropriateness
      1. Levels of formality and informality
      2. Non-verbal communication
   4. Critical thinking
      1. Make predictions
      2. Draw inferences and conclusions
      3. Differentiate between facts and opinions
2. Social and Vocabulary
   1. Recognize and use new words and idiomatic expressions in oral tasks
   2. Recognize and use context clues
3. Study Strategies
   1. Use of syllabus
   2. Organization of course materials
   3. Interpretation of teacher feedback
   4. Use of various study techniques
4. Use of Technology for Academic Purposes
5. College Resources
   1. Faculty office hours
   2. Learning/tutoring center
   3. Advising and counseling center

ESL 070PR - Pronunciation II

1. Use appropriate intermediate-level stress in words.
2. Utilize appropriate intermediate-level rhythm.
3. Apply appropriate intermediate-level intonation patterns.

1. Word Stress
   1. Syllables
   2. Syllabic stress
   3. Schwa vowel and unstressed syllables
   4. Parts of speech
2. Sentence Stress and Rhythm
   1. Content words and function words
   2. Linking – contractions, elisions, sound changes
3. Intonation Patterns
   1. Statements, imperatives
   2. WH questions (who, when, what, where, why)
   3. Yes/no questions
   4. Lists (slightly rising/falling)

ESL 070RV - Reading and Vocabulary for Non-Native Speakers of English II

1. Demonstrate literal comprehension of intermediate written material.
2. Demonstrate interpretive comprehension of intermediate written material.

1. Use low intermediate-level reading strategies and critical thinking skills to demonstrate comprehension of low intermediate-level academic texts.
2. Use low intermediate-level vocabulary strategies to synthesize new vocabulary.
3. Demonstrate development of literal and interpretive comprehension through written tasks.
4. Demonstrate an awareness of basic information literacy skills.
5. Develop and integrate a variety of study strategies into English learning.
6. Employ college resources.
7. Participate in a community of readers.

1. Comprehension of Low Intermediate Narrative and Informational Texts
   1. Reading strategies
      1. Use strategies before reading/studying
      2. Use strategies during reading/studying
      3. Use strategies after reading/studying
      4. Reading fluency
   2. Comprehension of texts at different levels
      1. Comprehend at a literal level
         1. Identify main ideas
         2. Identify details
         3. Identify time sequences with transition words
         4. Recognize examples
         5. Identify speakers and setting
      2. Comprehend at an interpretive level
         1. Draw inferences and conclusions
         2. Differentiate between facts and opinions
         3. Use syntactic/context clues to interpret sentence meaning 
         4. Identify purpose
         5. Become aware of connotations
         6. Express opinions
2. Vocabulary
   1. Use of context clues
   2. Understanding of prefixes, suffixes, roots
   3. Synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms
   4. Word families
   5. Collocations
   6.  Vocabulary resources
      1. Printed and online
      2. Dictionaries
   7. Spelling rules
   8. Recognition of idiomatic expressions
3. Written Tasks
   1. Short answer
   2. Summary
4. Information Literacy
   1. Interactive library orientation
   2. Value of resources as information
5. Study Strategies
   1. Use of syllabus
   2. Organization of course materials
   3. Interpretation of teacher feedback
   4. Use of various study strategies
   5. Test-taking skills
   6.  Time management and organizational skills
   7. Location of structural features of textbooks
6. College Resources
   1. Faculty office hours
   2. Learning/tutoring center
   3. Advising and counseling center
7. Community of Readers
   1. Reading as a catalyst for exchange of ideas
   2. Acknowledging diverse points of view
   3. Discuss diverse cultural values as they relate to readings

ESL 070WG - Writing and Grammar for Non-Native Speakers of English II

1. Use intermediate level grammar, sentence structure, and mechanics in written tasks.
2. Use Intermediate level content and organization in written tasks.

1. Organize and write sentences and paragraphs at the low intermediate level.
2. Use low intermediate-level writing process with standard writing conventions.
3. Use low intermediate-level sentence structure in written tasks.
4. Identify and correctly use low intermediate-level grammatical structures in written tasks.
5. Integrate a variety of study strategies into academic learning.
6. Use technology for assignments and communication.
7. Employ college resources.

1. Rhetorical Forms
   1. Descriptive
   2. Narrative 
   3. Opinion
2. Writing Process and Conventions
   1. Choose and narrow topics
   2. Organize ideas
   3. Standard paragraph structure
      1. Title
      2. Paragraph form
      3. Organize related ideas
      4. Topic sentence with controlling ideas
      5. Supporting sentences
      6. Concluding sentence
   4. Revision/editing
      1. Revise for content and coherence
      2. Edit for low intermediate-level grammar, sentence structure, and mechanics
3. Sentence Structure
   1. Simple
   2. Compound
   3. Complex - adverb clauses (when, after, before, while, if, because)
   4. Parts of a sentence
      1. Subject
      2. Predicate
      3. Direct object 
   5. Phrases
      1. Prepositional
      2. Noun
      3. Adverb
      4. Adjective
4. Grammar
   1. Verb Tense and mood (affirmative, negative, questions, short answers, and contractions)
      1. Review of simple present
      2. Review of present progressive
         1.  Progressive/dynamic verbs
         2.  Non-progressive/stative verbs
      3. Review of simple past
      4. Future (will and be going to)
      5. Past progressive
      6. Recognize present perfect
      7. Modals (may, might, can/could, should, must, have to)
   2. Parts of speech
      1. Nouns
      2.  Review definite articles
      3.  Review indefinite articles
      4. Pronouns
      5.  Review of subject, direct object, possessive, and demonstrative
      6.  Pronoun referents
5. Adjectives
   1. Comparative
   2.  Superlative
6. Adverbs
   1.  Review manner
   2.  Review frequency
7. Other structures
   1. Introduction to gerunds and infinitives
   2. Introduction to quoted speech (direct quotations)
8. Study Strategies
   1. Use of syllabus
   2. Organization of course materials
   3. Interpretation of teacher feedback
   4. Use of various study techniques
   5. Test-taking skills
9. Technology
   1. Use technology for assignments
   2. Use technology for communication
10. College Resources
    1. Faculty office hours
    2. Learning/tutoring center
    3. Advising and counseling center

ESL 080CM - Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers of English III

1. Demonstrate comprehension of oral passages at the high-intermediate level.
2. Demonstrate appropriate speaking skills at the high-intermediate level.

1. Demonstrate comprehension and retention of oral passages through high intermediate oral and written tasks, including basic note-taking. 
2. Plan, organize, and present informal and basic academic presentations. 
3. Use appropriate register, functions, and non-verbal communication in presentations and discussions. 
4. Use context to learn and use new academic vocabulary appropriately. 

1. Listening Comprehension and Retention
   1. Introduction to note taking
   2. Pre-listening tasks
      1. Identify purpose
      2. Make predictions
   3. Listen for main ideas and details
   4. Use critical thinking skills
      1. Draw inferences and conclusions
      2. Recognize and differentiate between facts and opinions
      3. Identify speakers, setting, register, and tone
      4. Identify positive and negative connotations
   5. Use context and grammatical clues to aid comprehension
   6. Summarize/retell
2. Speaking and Academic Presentations
   1. Discussion functions
   2. Presentations
      1. Short, informal presentations
      2. Introduction to academic presentations
      3. Fluency and intelligibility
3. Communicative Appropriateness
   1. Register
   2. Non-verbal communication

ESL 080PR - Pronunciation III

1. Use appropriate advanced-level stress and vowel reduction in words and phrases.  
2. Utilize appropriate advanced-level sentence stress and rhythm.
3. Apply appropriate advanced-level intonation and phrasing.  

1. Word Stress and Vowel Reduction
   1. Multisyllabic words and suffixes  
   2. Parts of speech and word forms  
   3. Compound nouns  
   4. Phrasal verbs  
2. Sentence Stress and Rhythm
   1. Content words and function words
   2. Normal focus
   3. Contrastive stress and special focus
3. Intonation and Phrasing
   1. Review of basic intonation patterns
   2. Emotions, attitudes, focus, emphasis, and/or intent
   3. Conclusion and endings
   4. Elisions and sound changes in linking
   5. Thought groups and phrasing

ESL 080RV - Reading & Vocabulary for Non-Native Speakers of English III

1. Demonstrate literal comprehension of high-intermediate written material.
2. Demonstrate interpretive comprehension of high-intermediate written material.

1. Use high intermediate level reading strategies and critical thinking skills to demonstrate comprehension of high intermediate-level academic texts.
2. Develop high-intermediate-level strategic approaches for the comprehension of academic vocabulary.
3. Demonstrate development of literal and interpretive comprehension through written tasks.
4. Apply basic information literacy skills.
5. Develop and integrate a variety of study strategies into academic learning.
6. Employ college resources.
7. Participate in a community of readers.

1. Comprehension of High-Intermediate Narrative and Informational Texts
   1. Reading Strategies
      1. Use strategies before reading/studying
      2. Use strategies during reading/studying
      3. Use strategies after reading/studying
      4. Reading fluency
   2. Comprehension of text at different levels
2. Comprehend at a literal level
   1. Identify main ideas
   2. Identify details
   3. Recognize the inter-relationship of words, phrases, and clauses
   4. Retelling
   5. Identify speakers and setting
   6. Identify time sequences with transition words
3. Comprehend at an interpretive level
   1. Draw inferences and conclusions
   2. Differentiate between facts and opinions
   3. Use syntactic/context clues to interpret textual meanings
   4. Identify purpose and tone
   5. Interpret illustrations
4. Comprehend at a critical level
   1. Explore diverse points of view and perspectives from different sources
   2. Express and support opinions based on readings
   3. Evaluate credibility of information sources
5. Vocabulary  at the High Intermediate Level
   1. Context, structural, and syntactic clues
   2. Prefixes, suffixes, roots
   3. Academic word list
   4. Synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms
   5. Word families
   6. Collocations
   7. Vocabulary resources
      1. Printed and online
      2. Dictionaries
   8. Spelling rules
   9. Idiomatic expressions
6. Written Tasks
   1. Journal
   2. Summary and Response
   3. Short Answer (30 or more words)
   4. Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism
7. Study Strategies
   1. Use of syllabus
   2. Organization of course materials
   3. Use of teacher feedback
   4. Use of various study techniques
   5. Test taking skills
   6. Location of structural features of textbooks
8. College Resources
   1. Faculty office hours
   2. Learning/tutoring center
   3. Advising and counseling center
   4. Orientation to Library
9. Community of Readers
   1. Reading as a catalyst for exchange of ideas
   2. Acknowledging diverse points of view
   3. Discuss diverse cultural values as they relate to readings

ESL 080WG - Writing and Grammar for Non-Native Speakers of English III

1. Use high-intermediate level grammar, sentence structures, and mechanics in written tasks.
2. Use high-intermediate level content and organization in written tasks.

1. Write and edit multi-paragraph academic compositions at the high intermediate level.
2. Use high intermediate writing process and standard writing conventions.
3. Use high intermediate sentence structure in written tasks.
4. Identify and correctly use high intermediate grammatical structures in written tasks.
5. Integrate a variety of study strategies into academic learning.
6. Use technology for assignments and communication.
7. Employ college resources.

1.  Multi-paragraph Academic Compositions
   1. Summary and Response
   2. Cause and Effect
   3. Persuasive
2.  Writing Process and Conventions
   1. Choose and narrow topics
   2. Organize ideas
   3. Apply standard paragraph structure
      1. Topic sentence
      2. Supporting ideas
      3. Expansion/examples
      4. Coherence within and between paragraphs
   4. Develop standard essay structure
      1. Introduction with hook and thesis statement
      2. Supporting ideas
      3. Expansion/examples
      4. Conclusion
   5. Revision/editing
      1. Revise content
      2. Edit
3.  Sentence Structure
   1. Simple
   2. Compound
   3. Complex
      1. Production of adverb and adjective clauses
      2. Recognition of noun clauses
   4. Prepositional Phrases
4.  Grammar
   1. Verb tense and mood
      1. Present perfect vs. simple past and present
      2. Recognize past perfect
      3. Passive voice in present tense
      4. Past modals
      5. Real conditionals
   2. Parts of speech
      1. Adjectives
         1. Review of comparative and superlative
         2. Equative
      2. Adverbs
         1. Review of time, manner, frequency
         2. Review of comparative and superlative
         3. Equative
   3. Other structures
      1. Gerunds and infinitives
      2. Reported and quoted speech
5.  Study Strategies
   1. Use of syllabus
   2. Organization of course materials
   3. Interpretation of teacher feedback
   4. Use of various study techniques
   5. Test taking skills
6.  Technology
   1. Use technology for assignments
   2. Use technology for communication
7.  College Resources
   1. Faculty office hours
   2. Learning/tutoring center
   3. Advising and counseling center

ESL 088RV - Reading and Vocabulary for Non-Native Speakers for English IV

4 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
4 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Advanced-level reading and vocabulary skills for non-native speakers of English.  Includes comprehension of narrative, informational, and college textbooks; vocabulary at an advanced level, written tasks, information literacy, study strategies, college resources, and a community of readers.

Prerequisite(s): Placement into ESL 088RV; or completion of ESL 080RV  or ESL085RV . 

 
Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in an ESL Oral Communication course (CM) and an ESL Writing and Grammar course (WG) according to previous course completion or ESL assessment test score.
Information: Prerequisites may be waived with consent of instructor. See an ESL instructor for details.

1. Demonstrate literal comprehension of advanced written material.
2. Demonstrate interpretive comprehension of advanced written material.

1. Use advanced-level reading strategies and critical thinking skills to demonstrate comprehension of academic materials.
2. Apply a strategic approach to the development of academic vocabulary.
3. Demonstrate development of analytical and evaluative comprehension through written tasks.
4. Locate, access, and use needed information.
5. Develop and integrate a variety of study strategies into academic learning.
6. Employ college resources.
7. Participate in a community of readers.

1. Comprehension of Narrative, Informational, and College Textbooks
   1. Reading strategies
      1. Use strategies before reading/studying
      2. Use strategies during reading/studying
      3. Use strategies after reading/studying
      4. Reading fluency
   2. Comprehension of text at different levels
      1. Comprehend at a literal level
         1. Identify main ideas
         2. Identify details
         3. Interpret graphs and statistics
         4. Analyze the inter-relationship of words, phrases, and clauses
         5. Identify rhetorical styles
   3. Comprehend at an interpretive level
      1. Differentiate between facts and opinions
      2. Analyze cause and effect
      3. Draw inferences and conclusions
      4. Recognize tone and purpose
      5. Interpret hedging language
2. Comprehend at a critical level
   1. Analyze evidence for and against an argument
   2. Analyze diverse perspectives and points of view from difference sources
   3. Evaluate credibility, accuracy, and reliability of sources of information
3. Vocabulary at  an Advanced Level
   1. Analogies 
   2. Context, structural, and syntactic clues
   3. Roots, prefixes, suffixes 
   4. Academic word list
   5. Synonyms and antonyms
   6. Use of word families (noun, verb, adjective, adverb forms)
   7. Collocations
   8. Vocabulary resources
   9. Printed and online
   10. Dictionaries and thesauruses
   11. Spelling rules   
4. Written Tasks
   1. Journal 
   2. Paraphrasing
   3. Summary and analysis
   4. Description of graphic information
   5. Short answer (50-75 words)
   6. Understanding and avoiding plagiarism
5. Information Literacy
   1. Library research procedures
   2. Basic database usage
   3. Evaluative criteria
6. Study Strategies
   1. Use of syllabus
   2. Organization of course materials
   3. Use of teacher feedback
   4. Use of study techniques
   5. Testing taking skills
7. College Resources
   1. Faculty office hours
   2. Learning/tutoring center
   3. Advising and counseling center
8. Community of Readers
   1. Reading as a catalyst for exchange of ideas
   2. Acknowledge diverse points of view
   3. Discuss diverse cultural values as they relate to readings

ESL 088WG - Writing and Grammar for Non-Native Speakers of English IV

4 Credits, 4 Contact Hours
4 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Advanced-level academic writing and grammar for non-native speakers of English. Includes rhetorical forms, writing process and conventions, sentence structure, grammar, study strategies, technology, and college resources.

Prerequisite(s): Placement into ESL 088WG; or completion of ESL 080WG or 085WG .
Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in an ESL Oral Communication course (CM) and an ESL Reading and Vocabulary course (RV) according to previous course completion or ESL assessment test score.
Information: Prerequisites may be waived with consent of instructor. See an ESL instructor for details.

1. Use advanced-level grammar, sentence structure, and mechanics in written tasks.
2. Use advanced-level content and organization in written tasks.

1. Organize, write, and edit academic essays and a research paper.
2. Use Advanced-level writing process and standard writing conventions.
3. Use Advanced-level sentence structure in written tasks.
4. Use, identify, and analyze high advanced-level grammar in written English.
5. Integrate a variety of study strategies into academic English learning.
6. Use technology for assignments and communication.
7. Employ college resources.

1. Rhetorical Forms (One Research-Based)
   1. Summary and analysis
   2. Expository
   3. Problem/solution  Argumentative
2. Writing Process and Conventions
   1. Choose and narrow topic 
   2. Organize ideas 
   3. Apply standard essay structure
      1. Introduction with thesis statement
      2. Supporting ideas
      3. Expansion/examples
      4. Conclusion
      5. Coherence within and between paragraphs 
   4. Revision/editing
      1. Revise content
      2. Edit
   5. Research
      1. Sources
         1. Periodicals
         2. Internet
   6. APA style 
      1. References page
      2. In-text citations
   7. Understanding and avoiding plagiarism
3. Sentence Structure
   1. Simple
   2. Compound (and, but, so, or)
   3. Complex
      1. Adverb, adjective, and noun clauses
      2. Conditionals (real and unreal)
      3. Review of reported and quoted speech
   4. Compound-complex 
   5. Phrases
      1. Adjective, adverb, and noun phrases
      2. Review of prepositional phrases
4. Grammar
   1. Verb tense and mood
      1. Review of tenses 
      2. Review of modals
      3. Review of passive voice in present tense
      4. Passive voice in other tenses and with modals-  
   2. Structural analysis
      1. Fragments
      2. Run-ons
      3. Comma splices
      4. Parallel structure
   3. Other structures
5. Study Strategies
   1. Use of syllabus
   2. Organization of course materials
   3. Interpretation of teacher feedback
   4. Use of various study techniques
   5. Test taking skills
6. Technology
   1. Use of technology for assignments
   2. Use of technology for communication
7. College Resources
   1. Faculty office hours
   2. Learning/tutoring center
   3. Advising and counseling center
   4. Library and computer commons

FDC 110 - Apparel Design and Construction I

1. Demonstrate the ability to operate a sewing machine and identify machine components, pressing equipment, and tools.   
2. Construct an apparel project.   

1. Terminology   
   1. Fabric
   2. Garment construction  
2. Tools and Equipment
   1. Sewing machine
   2. Pressing equipment
   3. Tools
3. Garment Pattern Components
   1. Measurement
   2. Selection/sizing
   3. Basic fit and alteration
   4. Pattern markings
   5. Directions
4. Fabric Components
   1. Selection
   2. Preparation  
   3. Layout, cutting, and marking
5. Interfacing
   1. Selection
   2. Application
6. Construction Sample and Pressing Techniques
   1. Seams and seam finishes
   2. Darts
   3. Facing
   4. Gatherings
   5. Hems
   6. Buttons
   7. Buttonholes
   8. Zippers
   9. Trims
   10. Evaluation
7. Introduction to Trend Analysis and Design Planning

FDC 111 - Apparel Design and Construction II

1. Design and construct fitted apparel projects.
2. Evaluate commercially produced clothing to determine type of stitching used and overall complexity of the garment.
3. Apply industry techniques to apparel construction including preparing a basic spec sheet commonly used in the industry.

1. Planning the Garment
   1. Measurement and basic fitting procedures
   2. Fabric, pattern, and notion selection
   3. Fabric grainline orientation and pattern placement
2. Preparation of Garment Pieces
   1. Cutting accurately
   2. Marking methods
   3. Fitting pieces together smoothly
3. Assembly
   1. The unit method
   2. Seams
   3. Seam finishing and commercial stitches
   4. Trimming, clipping, notching, grading
4. Industry Techniques and Practices
5. Unit Production
   1. Shaping devices – ease, darts, gathers
   2. Sleeves
   3. Neckline, facing, collar
   4. Zipper types and application
   5. Buttonholes
   6. Buttons and fasteners
   7. Hems
   8. Pressing
   9. Finishing touches
   10. Spec sheets and their purpose
6. Evaluation – Skill Building Review
7. Trend Analysis and Design Planning

FDC 121 - Flat Pattern Making

1. Utilize the essential construction principles and procedures of flat pattern making.
2. Apply principles of pattern manipulation to create a flat pattern for the basic block set.
3. Analyze trends and designs and product flat patterns for designs.
4. Apply appropriate pattern making methods for selected designs.

1. Introduction to Flat Pattern Making
2. Principles of Pattern Manipulation
   1. Use of half-scale slopers
   2. Design lines
   3. Construction concerns
3. Practical Applications
   1. Dart manipulations
   2. Dart equivalents
   3. Garment closures
   4. Facings
   5. Necklines
   6. Collars
   7. Sleeves
   8. Skirts
   9. Dresses
4. Evaluating the Application of Flat Pattern Techniques to a Selected Design Project
   1. Analyze trends
   2. Design analysis
   3. Planning the design

FDC 122 - History of Clothing

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Introduction to clothing and personal decoration as a reflection of the wearer’s culture, time and place. Includes definition of essential characteristics in the western world, evolution of clothing, geographical and chronological grouping, and areas of analysis through research and projects.

2. Describe social, political, economic, and aesthetic trends and occurrences.

3. Relate trends and occurrences in clothing, textiles, and accessories

4. Relate the ritual of dress to the present and future.

5. Predict for fashion or retail future trends based on area and work conditions.

Swathed or draped

Fitted and sewn

Layered

Evolution of Clothing

Conditions in which forms evolved

Historical conditions and change

Lines along which changes spread

Geographical and Chronological Grouping

Ancient periods

Middle Ages through Sixteenth Century

Seventeenth Century through Twenty-First Century

The History of Clothing Notebook: Areas of Analysis

Time and place

Societal forces

The wearer and body ideals

Garment forms

Textiles and decorative arts

Accessories

Cosmetics, hair styles, body art

Jewelry

FDC 123 - Computer Patternmaking I

1. Exhibit efficient use of the Computer Aided Design (CAD) system software program.
2. Explain and maintain industry standards throughout the production process.
3. Demonstrate the ability to draft patterns from measurements.
4. Discuss the concepts of digitizing block patterns.
5. Produce a finished design utilizing CAD skills.

1. Introduction to Computer Patternmaking
   1. Icons in the Computer Aided Design (CAD) software program
   2. Skill-building methods for efficient pattern drafting
   3. Applications of industry standards and basic pattern concepts
2. Measurements
   1. Draft patterns from measurements
   2. Measurements and how they affect the drafting process
3. Digitizing Blocks   
4. Produce a Finished Design

FDC 126 - Textiles

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Study of textile fibers, yarns, fabrication, characteristics, methods of coloration, printing, finishes, and influence on product performance. Includes fiber content, fabric construction, fabric swatches, finishes and techniques, and textile trends.

1. Identify fibers:  natural, manufactured, and synthetic fibers.
2. Relate yarn structure and fabric construction to characteristics and performance.
3. Identify and mount fabric swatches.
4. Evaluate fabric finishes and techniques.
5. Describe the history of the Industrial Revolution, textile trends, and global sustainability initiatives.

1. Fiber Content
   1. Natural fibers
   2. Man-made fibers
   3. Performance
   4. Environmental issues
2. Fabric Construction
   1. Weaves
   2. Knits
   3. Other – poured, molded, etc.

III.  Identify and Mount Fabric Swatches

1. Analyze fabric swatches
2. Mount swatches in binder

IV.  Fabric Finishes and Techniques

1. Dyeing and printing
2. Fabric finishes
3. Digital textile printing

V.  Textile Trends

1. The Industrial Revolution
2. Technical textiles

C.   Global sustainability initiatives

FDC 131 - Fashion Styling

1. Identify clothing as a powerful resource and as a universal element in non-verbal communication.
2. Identify the core elements and principles of design applied to clothing and their influence on body image.
3. Identify the properties of body shape and personal coloring and how they relate to clothing selection.
4. Identify trends versus classic styles.
5. Identify how personality and personal style relates to fashion and clothing selection and coordination.
6. Plan a wardrobe for client, self, model, or window display from everyday style to mass marketing campaigns.
7. Discuss perspectives and application of work of several current wardrobe stylists or clothing and image analysis.
8. Discuss how hair and makeup works as a key element in fashion styling

1. Introduction
   1. Clothing: a powerful resource
   2. Ritual of Dress
2. Clothing and the Wearer
   1. U.S. and World trends
   2. Historical perspective: wardrobe through the 20^th century
3. Art Applied to Wardrobe
   1. Yin and Yang
   2. Elements:
      1. Line
      2. Shape
      3. Color
      4. Texture
      5. Pattern
   3. Principles
      1. Repetition
      2. Rhythm
      3. Harmony and Unity
      4. Balance
   4. Proportion and Scale
4. Color
   1. Properties of Color
      1. Temperature
      2. Hue
      3. Value
      4. Intensity
      5. Quality
      6. Harmony
   2. Personal Coloring
      1. Hair, skin, and eyes
      2. The 4 seasons of color
      3. Light or deep, warm or cool, clear or soft
   3. Psychological effect and perceived messages of color
5. Figure Analysis for Women and Men and Clothing Application to Physical Appearance
   1. Tubular
   2. Inverted triangle
   3. Rounded
   4. Rectangle
   5. Hourglass
6. Personal Style as it Relates to Fashion
   1. Dramatic
   2. Sportive
   3. Romantic
   4. Elegant
   5. City Chic
   6. Relaxed
   7. Trends versus classic
7. Wardrobe for Women and Men
   1. Lifestyle Evaluation
   2. Wardrobe goals
   3. Budget
   4. Organization (Clusters)
8. Hair and Makeup as a Key Element in Wardrobe and Fashion Styling

FDC 132 - Global Fashion and Culture

1. Relate clothing and personal decoration to meeting basic human psychological needs including historically marginalized groups such as transgender, gay, feminist, U.S. culture and non-Western cultures.
2. Describe the effect of clothing and style on the individual and the group.
3. Describe how individual and personal styles are increasingly affected by global events and worldwide marketing campaigns.
4. Analyze global fashion trends in relation to individual and group needs, fears, and expectations.

1. Global Behavior and Dress
   1. Basic psychological needs
   2. Motivation
   3. Habits
   4. Cause and effect cycles
2. The Ritual of Dress
   1. Past
   2. Present
   3. Future
3. Global Fashion for the Masses
   1. Effect of media images
   2. Prediction of trends and uniformity
   3. Rapidly quickening cycles
   4. The world view of clothing and cultural biases
4. Life Stages and Clothing and Image Needs for the Generations
   1. Infancy
   2. School years
   3. Youth culture
   4. Achieving adult status
   5. The stage of multiple choices

FDC 135 - Event Planning and Production

1. Discuss the various aspects to consider when planning and producing an event.
2. Plan the concept, design, and feasibility of event planning.
3. Perform the marketing and promotion strategies for an event.
4. Describe the importance of sponsorship, budgeting, and risk management in planning an event.
5. Develop the logistics and all operations required for production of an event.
6. Evaluate the overall event planning process.

1. Development of an Event
   1. Goals, objectives, strategies, and tactics
   2. Committee presentations of goals
   3. Public relations, marketing, and advertising for the event
   4. Financial and risk management
   5. Fundraising for the event
   6. Planning and protocol for event
   7. Staging of event
   8. Operations and logistics
2. Student Event Production
3. Wrap Up
   1. Evaluating the event
   2. Next year preparation

FDC 140 - Fashion Merchandising

1. Describe the evolutionary process involved in sourcing, creating, producing, and distributing clothing for men, women, and children.
2. Recognize how marketing, retailing, and distribution strategies play a key role in meeting the demands of the fashion consumer.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of various apparel silhouettes and textiles.
4. Indicate which research methods are best used for apparel, market analysis and consumer profiling.

1. Design, Development, Production, and Sourcing of Fashion
   1. Design of men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel, footwear and accessories
   2. Production of clothing and the supply chain
   3. Criteria, trends and sourcing options
2. Different Silhouettes of Apparel and Textile Characteristics
   1. Handouts on necklines, sleeves, pants, coats & dresses
   2. Textile characteristics
   3. Review
3. Marketing, Distribution, and the Fashion Consumer
   1. Apparel segmentations

1. For the retail clothing market
   1. Gender-related segments
   2. Age-related segments
   3. Geographic-related segments
   4. Behavioral-related segments
   5. Lifestyle-related augmentation
   6. The Current Fashion 7 Levels of Fashion
      1. Haute couture
      2. Luxury fashion
      3. Bridge brands
      4. Diffusion lines
      5. High street
      6. Fast fashion
      7. Economy
2. Categories of Retail
   1. E-Commerce
3. Customer service and fashion events in clothing sales
4. Market centers, marts, market weeks, and trade shows

1. Methods of Research for Retailing
   1. Current market types for apparel
      1. Traditional apparel marketing
      2. Genetic e-commerce marketing
      3. Market research for apparel
   2. Fashion, textile, and color forecasting
   3. Market analysis
   4. Target customer profile
   5. Fashion consumer and their behavior
   6. Research designers
   7. Trend analysis
2. Careers in Fashion Merchandising
   1. Sales
      1. Representing apparel companies and the role with designers
   2. Buyer
      1. Representing retailers, including independent business and e-commerce platforms
   3. Management
3. Case Studies
   1. Situations in retail sales
   2. Situations in supervision and management

FDC 141 - Introduction to Fashion Design

1. Describe the fashion industry and how it functions.
2. Identify the skills needed for specific careers in the fashion industry.
3. Describe the essential aspects of the apparel manufacturing process.
4. Apply design principles to garment design and line development.

1. History of the Industry
   1. Unions and Laws
   2. Successful Designers and their Impact of Fashion and Retail Market
   3. Transition from Custom Designer to Mass-Market and World Market
2. Careers in Fashion
   1. Designer, Assistant Designer, and Sample Maker
      1. Draping
      2. Pattern Making
   2. Production
      1. Manager
      2. Patternmakers
      3. Cutters
   3. Retail Merchandising
      1. Stylist
      2. Buyers
      3. Sales Representatives
      4. Marketing
      5. Visual Merchandising
   4. Advertising
      1. Journalist
      2. Photographer
      3. Illustrators, Web Designers
      4. Social Media
3. Designing the Garment
   1. Principles of Design
   2. Fabric Applications
4. Influences on Design
   1. Magazines
   2. Film, Celebrities
   3. Social Media and Bloggers
5. Organization of an Apparel Line
   1. The Target Market
   2. Developing the Line
   3. Introduction to textiles
   4. Marketing the Line
   5. Adjusting the Line
   6. Final Presentation

FDC 144 - Fashion Drawing

1. Develop the fashion croquis.
2. Relate fashion illustrators in history and current to personal drawing development.
3. Describe a designer’s process book.
4. Render a technical drawing of a garment.
5. Identify silhouettes and analyze proportion.
6. Draw garments and details: collars, sleeves and necklines, pants, dresses and other apparel.
7. Render fabrics and the textures of fabrics in several different drawing media.
8. Present an original targeting final project presentation.

1. Drawing the Fashion Figure
   1. Technical drawing
      1. Production uses
      2. Working sketch of garment details
   2. Fashion illustration
      1. Advertising uses
      2. Flair and emphasis of design details
   3. Rendering techniques
      1. Papers for varying media
      2. Water color concerns
      3. Drawing pencils and ink pens
2. Designing the Garment
   1. Principles of design
   2. Garment design and construction
   3. Drawing the parts of a garment
   4. Drawing the garment on the figure
3. Rendering the Fabric
   1. Methods of rendering fabric
   2. Rendering the fabric to scale on the garment
4. Portfolio Presentation
   1. Types of portfolios
   2. Employer concerns

FDC 196 - Independent Studies in Fashion Design and Clothing

FDC 199WK - Co-op Work: Fashion Design and Clothing

1. Completion of required number of hours at an approved work site under supervision with successful evaluation.
2. Gain knowledge and an understanding of a specific area in the fashion industry.
3. Demonstrate attitude and abilities that are appropriate for a prospective employee in the fashion industry as evaluated by the employer.
4. Develop an awareness of the scope of jobs available within the filed of fashion merchandising and acquire competencies directly related to these jobs.
5. Maintain a journal of work experience.
6. Maintain a record of contacts.

1. Completion of Hours in Field
   1. Complete written contract with employer and signed by instructor and self outlining the hours and internship requirements
   2. Complete self assessment journal
   3. Instructor assessment
   4. Employer assessment
2. Knowledge and Understanding of Fashion Industry Job Site
   1. Describe various jobs at fashion industry job site
   2. Interview two (2) people in different jobs including observations and analysis in your journal
3. Demonstration of Aptitudes and Abilities
   1. Employer evaluation
   2. Instructor evaluation
   3. Self-evaluation
4. Journal / Record on Daily Experience and Observation on Job
5. Maintaining Written and Digital Contact List

FDC 211 - Apparel Design and Construction III

1. Compare and contrast the strategies of layout.
2. Demonstrate the ability in layout, cutting, and construction of garments of fabrics requiring special application, including plaid, napped or light reflecting fabrics and stretch or lingerie fabrics.
3. Increase practice, evaluation of result, and skill in application of advanced apparel construction methods, principles and techniques, especially as applied to special fabrics.
4. Practice, evaluate results, and increase skill in pressing, especially as applied to special fabrics.
5. Line or place lining in a garment, demonstrating cutting, fitting and application of a lining by an appropriate method for fabrics and design.
6. Conduct self-evaluation and goal setting to increase confidence and skill.

1. Pattern Layout Options/Hand Layout
2. Construction Techniques and Principles Applied to Special Fabrics
   1. Cutting skills yardage and layout
   2. Seams and seam finishes
   3. Pressing and finishing techniques
3. Fabric Selection for Specialty Garments
   1. Lining performance
   2. Stretch requirement for fit and style
   3. Geometry of fabric design applied
4. Evaluation
   1. Goal setting
   2. Mastering techniques of advanced apparel construction
   3. Commercial versus industry methods of construction
5. Trend Analysis and Design Planning

FDC 212 - Tailoring: Jackets

1. Describe how fabrics behave and affect the end result of the jacket.
2. Fit the tailored jacket for style, shape, and comfort.
3. Demonstrate the principles of shaping the tailored garment using hair canvas or interfacing, pad-stitches, twill, and pressing techniques.
4. Describe standards used to judge a well-fitted tailored garment and apply to current custom and mass market retail standards.
5. Construct a tailored jacket.
6. Evaluate completed garments by fabric selection, fit, workmanship, and appearance.

1. Pattern Alterations for Jackets
2. Bound Buttonholes and Buttonhole Placements
3. Welt Pockets
4. Shaping the Interfacing with Various Hand Stitches
5. Inner Structure of Jackets
   1. Front interfacing
   2. Front facing
   3. Undercollar
   4. Armhole seams
   5. Hem and vents
   6. Lining
6. Completed Garment Evaluation
   1. Fabric and design selection
   2. Fit of jacket
   3. Construction and workmanship
   4. Overall appearance

FDC 213 - Tailoring: Pants and Shirts

1. Describe how fabrics behave and affect the end result of the pants and shirts.  
2. Fit the tailored pants and shirts for style, shape, and comfort.
3. Demonstrate shaping of garment through the use of various types of interfacing. 
4. Describe standards used to judge a well-fitted tailored garment and apply to current custom and mass market retail standards.
5. Construct a tailored pair of pants and a shirt. 
6. Evaluate completed garments by fabric selection, fit, workmanship, and appearance.

1. Pant Construction
   1. Pattern alterations and fit
   2. Muslin garment
   3. Garment shaping
   4. Pad stitched waistband
   5. Pockets
   6. Fly zipper application
   7. Belt loops
   8. Lining
   9. Hem
2. Shirt Construction
   1. Pattern alterations and fit
   2. Muslin garment
   3. Garment shaping
   4. Collar with a stand
   5. Cuffs with tailored plackets
   6. Decorative topstitching
   7. Buttons and buttonholes
   8. Hem
3. Completed Garment Evaluation
   1. Fabric and design selection
   2. Fit of pants and shirt
   3. Construction and workmanship
   4. Overall appearance

FDC 215 - Sewing with Knits

1. Analyze and select patterns for knit garments.
2. Evaluate appropriate knits for garments by developing a swatch reference guide.
3. Use tools and equipment required in the construction of knit garments.
4. Fit and alter a pattern for a knit garment.
5. Layout, cut, and mark pattern pieces for a knit garment.
6. Practice construction techniques used in the construction of knit garments.

1. Pattern Selection
   1. Measuring the human form
   2. Determine correct measurements for knit pattern selection
2. Fabric Selection
   1. Develop an understanding of various knit fabrications and their distinguishing characteristics/differences
   2. Prepare a swatch reference guide
   3. Determine correct fabric selection for knit pattern(s)
3. Tools and Equipment
   1. Evaluate appropriate tools for construction techniques for knit garments
   2. Operate a serger
4. Pattern Fit and Alteration
   1. Apply pattern alterations as needed for knit garment(s)
   2. Develop test knit toile to test fit
5. Layout, Cutting, and Marking
   1. Apply industry techniques for commercial pattern preparation
   2. Determine appropriate marking and cutting applications
6. Construction Techniques
   1. Analyze appropriate seam applications for knit garment(s)
   2. Develop a seam sample notebook
   3. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate seaming techniques for shoulder seams and necklines
   4. Apply trims and ribbing for necklines
   5. Evaluate various shaping techniques for knit garments
   6. Apply finishing techniques to garment: hemming, proper pressing techniques

FDC 221 - Flat Pattern Making II

1. Apply specific body measurements to flat pattern design.
2. Utilize slash and spread methods for flat pattern design.
3. Apply appropriate pattern markings and seam allowances to pattern pieces.
4. Create a garment using flat pattern design.
5. Produce a fully constructed garment using flat patterns created in class.
6. Evaluate clothing designs related to flat pattern design.

1. Measurement, Marking, and Fitting
2. Review of Sloper Slash and Spread Methods of Design
3. Pattern Preparation
4. Determining Garment Patterns
5. Garment Construction
6. Evaluation of Individual Garment Design and Construction

FDC 223 - Computer Patternmaking II

1. Exhibit beginning and advanced computer flat patternmaking techniques.
2. Demonstrate advanced measurement techniques.
3. Create a full scale replica of original designs.
4. Exhibit problem-solving skills with regard to creation of original designs.
5. Explain and maintain industry standards throughout the production process.
6. Describe grading and how it relates to pattern sizing.

1. Introduction to Software Pattern Libraries
   1. Measurements and proper measurement techniques
   2. Defaults in pattern library
   3. Advanced measurement techniques
   4. Sewing and fitting muslin test garment
2. Advanced Computer Flat Patternmaking
   1. Advanced bodices, sleeves, collars, skirts, pattern details
   2. Dresses and sheaths
   3. Pants
   4. Grading and its relationship to sizing
3. Using Computer-Aided Pattern Design
   1. Creation of original designs
   2. Execution of original designs

FDC 240 - Fashion Merchandising Planning and Control

1. Analyze the issues involved in retailing clothing, focusing on planning, pricing, and promotion.
2. Compose a merchandising plan for an apparel store including various product lines and inventory controls.
3. Create an apparel plan that incorporates various merchandising and promotional tools.

1. Describe the issues in evaluating clothing businesses for retail sales.
2. Develop the apparel line, plan inventory and business goals of the apparel store.
3. Create and plan various store events and coordinate with visuals.
4. Present a plan for merchandising, promotion, and open-to-buy.
5. Present a tech package with the use of Web PDM.

1. Evaluation of Merchandise in Clothing Sales
   1. Fabrics
   2. Fundamentals of merchandising as business
   3. Compare merchandising technology
   4. Planning and calculating merchandise systems
2. Merchandising Planning
   1. Develop traditional line planning
   2. Calculate strategic pricing
   3. Forecast on regional and local economies
   4. Planning and controlling merchandise budgets and assortments
3. Develop the Presentation of Apparel Lines
   1. Negotiations’ with vendors
   2. Purchase order specifications
   3. Process of apparel global sourcing
   4. Concepts of merchandise presentation
   5. Art of a store layout, windows and signage
4. Finalize Apparel Lines through Merchandising and Budget Review  
   1. Time and action calendar of sourced product lines
   2. Forecasting assortments with the assessment of fashion change
   3. Open to buy plan
   4. Promotion of events and coordinating with store presentations
   5. Apparel store budget
5. Print out a tech package from Web PDM software.
   1. Style summary
   2. Measurement evaluations
   3. Construction detail (spec sheet)
   4. Design and cost sheet
   5. Text forms
   6. Line sheet

FDC 241 - Draping

1. Discuss design principles and the draping method of fashion design.
2. Demonstrate muslin preparation for garment design.
3. Apply muslin to the silhouette on the dress form.
4. Create an original design in the fabric on a dress form.

1. Review of Essential Design Principles
2. Muslin Preparation
3. Determining Garment Patterns
4. Applying Fabrics to the Dress Form
5. Garment Construction
6. Evaluation of Individual Garment Design and Construction

FDC 245 - Digital Fashion Design

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Introduction to the use of computer software to design fashion and technical drawings.  Includes the fashion work arena, features and applications used to create digital fashion drawings, vocabulary, terms and technical criteria, fashion software, and developing multiple color patterns and textures. Brief introduction to textile design and digital printing. 

Prerequisite(s): FDC 111  and FDC 144   or permission of instructor before enrolling in this course.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100   before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

1. Describe the fashion industry work arena with digital drawings and how they are used.
2. Identify software programs, features and applications for computer fashion drawing.
3. Explain vocabulary of terms and technical criteria specific to computers and fashion necessary to communicate verbally and produce professional on screen presentations and printed artwork.
4. Utilize Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to produce digitally enhanced fashion drawings rendered in full color including fabrics, patterns, textures, and original textile design.
5. Use software tools, effects, and features in an experimental manner to develop a unique personal digital style for effective visual communication of design concepts.

FIN 200 - Business Finance

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Fundamental principles of managerial finance in firms. Includes financial statements, common ratios, cash forecasting, time value of money, and investment decisions.

Prerequisite(s): ACC 211  
  

1. Define the basic types of management decisions and articulate the financial implications of different forms of business organizations.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of how to use different forms of asset valuation to make financial decisions.
3. Evaluate alternatives in Capital Budgeting decisions.

1. Forms of Business and Financial Goals
2. Financial Statements, Taxes, and Cash Flow
3. Financial Statement Analysis using five major categories of ratios

II. Valuation of Assets

1. Time Value of Money – Present Value and Future Value
2. Discounted Cash Flows
3. Interest Rates and Bond Valuation
4. Stock Valuation

III. Capital Budgeting Decisions

1. Net Present Value, Payback, Average Accounting Return, Internal Rate of Return
2. Capital Investment Decisions –Relevant Project Cash Flows

FSC 101 - Principles of Emergency Services

1. Define the history and culture of the fire service, the role of support organizations, and the scope, purpose, and organizational structure of fire and emergency services.
2. Identify fire protection and emergency-service careers in both the public and private sector and compare and contrast effective management concepts for various emergency situations.
3. Identify the common types of fire and emergency service facilities, equipment, and apparatus and organizations that provide emergency response services.
4. Recognize the components of career preparation, goal setting, wellness and fitness, and differentiate between fire service training and education.
5. Explain the components of fire prevention and types of fire protection systems.
6. Analyze the basic components of fire as a chemical chain reaction, the major phases of fire, and examine the main factors that influence fire spread and fire behavior.

1. Identify fire protection and emergency-service careers in both the public and private sector.
2. Differentiate between fire service training and education, and the value of higher education to the professionalization of the fire service.
3. Illustrate and explain the history and culture of the fire service.
4. Identify and explain the components of fire prevention including code enforcement, public information, and public and private fire protection systems.
5. Analyze the basic components of fire as a chemical chain reaction, the major phases of fire, and examine the main factors that influence fire spread and fire behavior.
6. Identify and compare different types of building design and construction methods.
7. Define the various fire detection and suppression systems.
8. Define the role of national, state, and local support organizations in fire and emergency services.
9. Describe the common types of fire and emergency service facilities, equipment, and apparatus.
10. List and describe the major organizations that provide emergency response service and illustrate how they interrelate.
11. Describe the importance of wellness and fitness as it relates to emergency services.
12. Compare and contrast effective management concepts for various emergency situations.
13. Discuss and describe the scope, purpose, and organizational structure of fire and emergency services.
14. Recognize the components of career preparation and goal setting.

1. Careers in the Fire Protection/Emergency Services
   1. Opportunities/private, industrial, local, municipal, state, and federal
   2. Pay, hours of duty, benefits, promotion, and retirement qualifications
   3. Work ethics and human relations education training 
      1. Certificates
      2. Degrees
      3. Selection process
2. History
   1. Evolution of the fire protection
   2. The U.S. fire problem: life and property
3. Fire Prevention and Public Fire Education
   1. Fire investigation
   2. Code enforcement
   3. Public education
4. Scientific Terminology
   1. Fire behavior
   2. Flammability and characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases
5. Building Design and Construction
6. Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
7. The Role of Public and Private Support Organizations
   1. Local
   2. State
   3. Federal and national
   4. International
8. Fire and Emergency Services Equipment and Facilities
9. Management
   1. Emergency operations
   2. Organizational structure of fire and emergency services

FSC 110 - Rope I

1. Identify appropriate rescue rope, accessory cord, and webbing and list the breaking strength for each. Properly don a recue harness.
2. Identify rescue hardware, list use and breaking strength for each. Construct single point and multi point anchor systems using rope and webbing.
3. Identify components of a simple mechanical advantage system and list the rules that apply to     mechanical advantage. Construct simple 2:1, 3:1, and 5:1 mechanical advantage systems.
4. Package a patient in a stokes litter basket. Act as a litter bearer in flat and low angle evacuations.
5. Rappel on steep angle terrain using both a rescue 8 and brake rack friction device. Properly belay a general class load.

1. Identify appropriate rescue rope, accessory chord and webbing and list the break strength for each.
2. Identify rescue hardware and list use and break strength for each.
3. Construct single point and multi point anchors using rope and webbing.
4. Identify components of a simple mechanical advantage (ma) and list the rules that apply to ma.
5. Construct a simple 2:1, 3:1, and 5:1 ma.
6. Package a patient in a stokes litter.
7. Act as a litter bearer in flat and low angle evacuations.
8. Properly don a rescue harness.
9. Properly belay a class 1 load.
10. Rappel on steep angle terrain using both rescue 8 and brake rack decent device.

1. Introduction to Rope Rescue
   1. Self-establish credibility
   2. Student-establish experience and history
   3. State expectations of the class
2. Philosophy
   1. History of rope rescue
   2. Rescuer safety
3. Equipment
   1. Software
      1.  Rope types
         1. Laid
         2. Braided
         3. Kern-mantle
      2. Rope construction
         1. Laid
         2. Braided
         3. Kerm-mantle
      3. NFPA 1983 life safety rope
         1. NFPA loads
            1. Class I (300 lb.)
            2. Class II (600 lb.)
         2. Safety margin
            1. Rope 15:1
            2. System (double rope) 10:1
      4. Rope care
         1. What harms rope (friction demo)
         2. Inspection
         3. Records
         4. Cleaning
      5. Webbing
   2. Hardware
      1. Carabineers
         1. Description
         2. Normal loading
         3. Side loading
         4. Types
         5. Care
      2. Pulleys
         1. Description
         2. Types
         3. Care
         4. D-D ratio 4:1
      3. Edge protection
         1. Roller
         2. Pad
      4. Anchor Plate
      5. Tri-link
      6. Decent control devices
         1. Brake rack
         2. Rescue 8
         3. Any other
   3. Personal Equipment
      1. Harnesses
         1. NFPA class I, II, III (demo donning and proper fit)
         2. Improvised
         3. Specialty
      2. Helmets
      3. Gloves
      4. Footwear
      5. Clothing
      6. Accessories
         1. Lights
         2. Water bottle
         3. Eye protection
         4. Cutting tool
4. Knots, Bends, and Hitches
   1. Demonstration
   2. Performance
5. Anchors
   1. Concepts
   2. Single point
   3. Multi-point
   4. Vector forces
   5. Distributing
   6. Sharing
   7. Picket systems (optional)
6. Mechanical Advantages (ma)
   1. Concepts
   2. Rules
   3. Demonstration and participation
   4. 2:1 3:1 5:1 simple
   5. Integral systems
   6. Ganged systems
7. Belay Concepts
   1. Personal
   2. System
8. Skill Stations
   1. Anchors and class I belay demo
   2. Mechanic advantage
9. Patient Packaging
   1. Guidelines
   2. Performance
10. Litter Caries
    1. Positions
    2. Carey straps
    3. Litter wheel (optional)
    4. Route finding
    5. Crew rotation
    6. Caterpillar pass
    7. Belay lines
11. Low Angle Scenarios
    1. Route finding
    2. Patient packaging
    3. Team rotation
12. Steep Angle Evacuations (Rappel on BB rack and Fig. 8 tie off)
    1. Technical evacuation system components
       1. System anchors (Optional: components and commands)            
       2. Working line
          1. Lowering
          2. Raising
       3. Belay line
          1. Proper set up and operation of TPB
          2. Load releasing hitch
          3. System prusiks
          4. Z turn
    2. Litter rigging
    3. Litter bearer tie
13. Commands, Checklist and Equipment
    1. System operation commands
    2. Complete skill checklist
    3. Critique and inventory equipment

FSC 120 - Fire Behavior and Combustion

1. Define the physical properties and states of matter and describe the impact the combustion process may have on each.
2. Given various types of fuels, discuss the impacts of the combustion process on the material and hazards firefighters may encounter during suppression activities.
3. Explain the physical characteristics of fire and how they impact the tactics and strategy of firefighting.
4. Describe the process of burning and the effects of water and other suppression agents that have on fire, as well as the techniques and strategies of extinguishment.

1. Identify the fundamental theories of fire behavior and combustion.
2. Define units of measurement.
3. Identify physical properties of the physical states of matter.
4. Categorize the components of fire.
5. Define the different types of heat, production, and measurement.
6. Discuss various materials and their relationship to fires as fuel.
7. Identify common flammable liquids and general properties of gases.
8. Define and use basic terms and concepts associated with the chemistry and dynamics of fire.
9. Discuss the characteristics of flame and combustion.
10. Differentiate the various types of extinguishing agents.
11. Classify and compare hazards by type.
12. Explain the physical and chemical properties of fire.
13. Describe and apply the process of burning.
14. Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of water as a fire suppression agent.
15. Articulate other suppression agents and strategies.
16. Compare other methods and techniques of fire extinguishment.

1. Introduction
   1. Matter and energy
   2. The atom and its parts
   3. Chemical symbols
   4. Molecules
   5. Energy and work
   6. Forms of energy
   7. Transformation of energy
   8. Laws of energy
2. Units of Measurements
   1. International Systems (SI) of measurement
   2. English units of measurement
3. Chemical Reactions
   1. Physical states of matter
   2. Compounds and mixtures
   3. Solutions and solvents
   4. Process of reactions
4. Fire and the Physical World
   1. Characteristics of fire
   2. Characteristics of solids
   3. Characteristics of liquids
   4. Characteristics of gases
5. Heat and its Effects
   1. Production and measurement of heat
   2. Different kinds of heat
6. Properties of Solids Materials
   1. Common combustible solids
   2. Plastic and polymers
   3. Combustible metals
   4. Combustible dust
7. Common Flammable Liquids and Gases
   1. General properties of gases
   2. The gas laws
   3. Classification of gases
   4. Compresses gasses
8. Fire Behavior
   1. Stages of fire
   2. Fire phenomena
      1. Flashover
      2. Backdraft
      3. Rollover
      4. Flameover
   3. Fire plumes
9. Fire Extinguishment
   1. Combustion process
   2. Characteristics of flame
   3. Fire extinguishment
10. Extinguishing Agents
    1. Water
    2. Foams and wetting agents
    3. Inert gas extinguishing agents
    4. Halogenated extinguishing agents
    5. Dry chemical extinguishing agents
    6. Dry powder extinguishing agents
11. Hazards by Classification Types
    1. Explosives
    2. Compressed and liquefied gases
    3. Flammable and combustible liquids
    4. Flammable solids
    5. Oxidizing agents
    6. Poisons
    7. Radioactive substances
    8. Corrosives

FSC 123 - Building Construction Related to the Fire Service

1. Describe building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategy and tactics, and analyze the hazards, tactical considerations, and the role of Geographic Information System as associated with the various types of building construction.
2. Identify indicators of collapse in various building construction methods, and identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety.
3. Discuss theoretical concepts of how fire impacts major types of building construction, and differentiate between fire resistance, flame spread, and describe the testing procedures used to establish ratings for each.
4. Identify the function of each principle structural component in typical building design, and explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships.
5. Classify occupancy designations of the building code, and classify major types of building construction in accordance with a local and model building code.

1. Describe building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategy and tactics.
2. Classify major types of building construction in accordance with a local and model building code.
3. Understand theoretical concepts of how fire impacts major types of building construction.
4. Analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction.
5. Explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships.
6. Identify the function of each principle structural component in typical building design.
7. Differentiate between fire resistance, flame spread, and describe the testing procedures used to establish ratings for each.
8. Identify various types of fire stopping and how each best functions.
9. Describe how ordinary construction reacts to fire and identify indicators of collapse in wood frame structures.
10. Describe how steel and concrete can be used to increase or decrease a structure’s resistance to stress and fire.
11. Identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety.
12. Identify potential hazards to fire fighter safety and indicators of collapse in various building construction methods.
13. Classify occupancy designations of the building code.
14. Identify the role of Geographic Information System (GIS) as it relates to building construction.

1. Introduction
   1. History of building construction
   2. Governmental functions, building and fire codes
      1. Codes and code administration
         1. Building codes
         2. Fire codes
         3. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
         4. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
         5. Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated (UL)
         6. Testing and how to read
   3. Fire risks and fire protection
   4. Fire loss management and life safety
   5. Pre-fire planning and fire suppression strategies
2. Principles of Construction
   1. Terminology and definitions
   2. Building and occupancy classifications
   3. Characteristics of building materials
   4. Types and characteristics of fire loads
   5. Effects of energy conservation
3. Building Construction
   1. Structural members
      1. Definitions, descriptions, and carrying capacities
      2. Effects of loads
   2. Structural design and construction methods
      1. Structural failure and firefighter safety
   3. System failures
4. Principles of Fire Resistance
   1. Standards of construction
   2. Fire intensity and duration
   3. Theory versus reality
5. Fire Behavior versus Building Construction
   1. Flame spread
   2. Smoke and fire containment
      1. Construction and suppression systems
      2. HVAC systems
      3. Rack storage
      4. Combustible
6. Major Construction Types
   1. Wood Construction
      1. Definition and elements of construction
      2. Types of construction
      3. Fire stopping and fire retardants
      4. Modifications/code compliance
   2. Ordinary Construction
      1. Definitions and elements of construction
      2. Structural stability and fire barriers
      3. Modifications/code compliance
   3. Steel Construction
      1. Definitions and elements of construction
      2. Structural stability, fire resistance, and fire protection of elements
      3. Modifications/code compliance
   4. Concrete Construction
      1. Definitions and elements of construction
      2. Structural stability, fire resistance, and fire protection of elements
      3. Modifications/code compliance
   5. High Rise Construction
      1. Early versus modern construction
      2. Vertical and horizontal extension of fire and smoke
      3. Fire protection and suppression
      4. Elevators
      5. Atriums and lobbies
      6. Modifications/code compliance
7. Structural Failure
   1. Collapse
   2. Ventilation
   3. Non-combustible
8. Safety
   1. Firefighter
      1. Identification of problems
         1. Hazards to firefighters
         2. Building design
         3. Specialized structures
         4. Fire resistance in construction
         5. Hazards to occupants
         6. How construction affects fire operations
   2. Occupant
9. Geographic Information System (GIS)

FSC 124 - Fire Prevention

1. Describe the history and philosophy of fire prevention, the national fire problem, the role and function of fire prevention, fire prevention organizations and associations, and the fire prevention bureau.
2. Identify laws, codes, ordinance and regulations as they relate to fire prevention and the authorities having jurisdiction; and understand how code enforcement impacts life and property loss.
3. Describe fire investigation, inspection, and life safety education practice and procedures; and identify the tools and equipment used.
4. Identify and describe the standards for professional qualification for fire marshal, plans examiner, fire inspector, fire and life safety educator, and fire investigator and list opportunities in professional development for fire prevention personnel.
5. Identify the types of hazards, basic engineering methods to control fire, and explain the difference between active and passive fire protection.
6. Identify and understand the purpose of conducting fire investigations, and the standards associate with fire investigation, the importance of fire investigation in a fire prevention program, the importance of gathering data during fire investigations, and importance for investigators to work with law enforcement agencies.

1. Describe the history and philosophy of fire prevention.
2. Understand code enforcement as it impacts life and property loss.
3. Describe inspection practices and procedures.
4. Define the national fire problem and the role of fire prevention.
5. Identify and describe fire prevention organizations and associations.
6. Identify laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations as they relate to fire prevention and the authorities having jurisdiction.
7. Define the functions of a fire prevention bureau.
8. Identify the tools and equipment used in fire investigation and life safety education.
9. Identify and describe the standards for professional certifications for fire marshal, plans examiner, fire inspector, fire and life safety educator, and fire investigator.
10. List opportunities in professional development for fire prevention personnel.
11. Describe the principles of conducting a basic fire prevention inspection and describe the components of a fire prevention record, and reporting system.
12. Identify the major and common fire hazards.
13. State the types of building construction.
14. Review the various occupancy classifications.
15. Locate site access and means of egress.
16. Illustrate the components and usage of the various types of fire extinguishment, protection, and alarm systems.
17. Restate the procedures used in plan review process.
18. Define code requirements for flammable liquids and other hazardous materials

1. National Fire Problem and Role of Fire Prevention 
   1. Definition
   2. Historical overview
   3. Data analysis/Geographic Information System (GIS)
   4. Current trends of Fire Prevention
2. Fire Prevention Organizations and Associations 
   1. Public: federal, state and local
   2. Private: international, national and regional
3. Laws, Rules, Regulations and Codes
   1. Definitions
   2. Applicability
   3. Interrelationship
   4. Limitations
4. Fire Prevention Bureau Functions
   1. Data collection and analysis
   2. Plans review
   3. Fire inspections  
   4. Fire and life safety education
   5. Fire investigations
5. Tools and Equipment
   1. Data collection and analysis
   2. Plans review
   3. Fire inspections  
   4. Fire and life safety education
   5. Fire investigations
6. Roles and Responsibilities of Fire Prevention Personnel
   1. Data collection and analysis
   2. Code development and interpretation
   3. Training and education
   4. Enforcement
   5. Management
   6. Professional Certification
      1. Categories and levels
      2. Local
      3. State
      4. National
7. Professional Development
   1. National fire prevention development model
   2. Training and education
   3. Certification systems
8. Inspection Procedures and Reports
   1. Conducting inspections
   2. Preparing written records
      1. Inspection reports
      2. Correspondence
      3. Handling complaints
      4. Records maintenance
9. Fire Hazard Recognition
   1. Principles of electricity
   2. Combustible materials storage
   3. Hot work
   4. Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
   5. Special processes
   6. Special subjects
10. Building Construction
    1. Construction classification
    2. Fire resistive construction and separations
11. Occupancy Classifications
    1. Group identification
    2. Hazards unique to each
12. Site Access and Means of Egress (Exits)
    1. Access requirements
    2. Hydrant placement
13. Water-Based Fire Protection and Water Supply Systems
    1. Automatic sprinkler systems
    2. Standpipe and hose systems
    3. Fire pumps
    4. Water supply systems and water supply analysis
    5. Equipment
       1. Portable fire extinguishers
       2. Special agent fire extinguishing systems
       3. Fire detection and alarm systems
14. Plans Review
    1. Reading construction drawings
    2. Architectural drawings
15. Hazardous Materials and Flammable and Combustible Liquids
    1. Hazardous materials identification
    2. Flammable and combustible liquid storage use and dispensing requirements
    3. Storage, handling, and use of other hazardous materials
       1. Explosives
       2. Compressed and liquefied gases
       3. Flammable solids
       4. Toxic and highly toxic materials
       5. Oxidizers and organic peroxides
       6. Radioactive materials
       7. Corrosive materials
       8. Other regulated materials

FSC 125 - Hydraulics and Water Supply

1. Describe water hydraulics and water hydraulic principles and discuss water as an extinguishing agent.
2. Describe the function of special fire suppression systems and apply the application of mathematics and physics to the movement of water in fire suppression activities.
3. List and describe the various sprinkler and standpipes water distributions systems.  
4. List and describe the various types of water distribution systems and identify the design principles of fire service pumping apparatus.
5. Discuss the principles and use of portable tanks and drafting during water tanker/tender operations.

1. Describe water hydraulics as it relates to fire protection and apply water hydraulic principles.
2. Discuss water as an extinguishing agent.
3. Apply the application of mathematics and physics to the movement of water in fire suppression activities.
4. Demonstrate, through problem solving, a thorough understanding of the principles of forces that affect water, both at rest and in motion.
5. List and describe the various types of water distribution systems.
6. Identify the design principles of fire service pumping apparatus.
7. Discuss the various types of fire pumps.
8. Explain fire streams, calculate fire flow requirements and analyze community fire flow demand criteria.
9. Discuss the proper procedures for the use of portable tanks and drafting during water tanker/tender operations.
10. Describe the function of special fire suppression systems.

1. Water as an Extinguishing Agent
   1. Physical properties
   2. Pressure and force
   3. Terms and definitions
2. Math Review
   1. Fractions
   2. Ratios, proportions, and percentages
   3. Power and roots
3. Water at Rest
   1. Basic principles of hydrostatics
      1. Pressure and force
      2. Six principles of fluid pressure
      3. Pressure as a function of height and density
      4. Atmospheric pressure
   2. Measuring devices for static pressure
   3. Tank and container capacity
      1. Volume
      2. Weight
4. Water in Motion
   1. Basic principles of hydrokinetics
   2. Measuring devices for measuring flow
   3. Relationship of discharge velocity, orifice size, and flow
5. Water Distribution Systems
   1. Water sources
   2. Public water distribution systems
   3. Private water distribution systems
   4. Capacity and distribution
   5. Friction loss in piping systems
   6. Fire hydrants and flow testing
   7. Hydraulics and testing
   8. Emergency provisions
6. Fire Pumps
   1. Pump theory
   2. Pump classifications
   3. Priming systems
   4. Pump capacity
   5. Pump gauges and control devices
   6. Testing fire pumps
7. Fire Streams
   1. Calculating fire flow requirements
   2. Effective horizontal and vertical reach
   3. Appliances for nozzles
   4. Performance of smooth-bore and combination nozzles
   5. Hand-held lines
   6. Master streams
   7. Nozzle pressures and reaction
   8. Water hammer and cavitation.
   9. Solid streams
   10. Fog streams reach and penetration
8. Friction Loss
   1. Factors affecting friction loss
   2. Maximum efficient flow in fire hose
   3. Calculating friction loss in fire hose
   4. Friction loss in appliances
   5. Reducing friction loss
9. Engine Pressures
   1. Factors affecting engine pressure
   2. Multiple lines
   3. Elevated and appliance application
10. Standpipe  and Sprinkler Systems
    1. Standpipe systems
       1. Classifications
       2. Components
       3. Supplying standpipe systems
    2. Sprinkler Systems
       1. Classifications
       2. Components
       3. Supplying sprinkler systems
11. Standard Operating Guidelines
    1. Initial pressures
    2. Tip sizes
    3. Master streams
12. Fire Ground Operations
    1. Operational considerations
    2. Relay
    3. Tanker/tender operations
    4. Portable tanks
    5. Drafting
13. Special Systems
    1. Foam
    2. Standpipes
    3. Automatic sprinklers

FSC 126 - Fire Protection Systems in the Fire Service

1. Describe all aspects of sprinkler systems to include components, flow testing and maintenance for residential and commercial systems.
2. Define the terms of fire detection system and fire suppression system.
3. Identify the various types of detectors to include fixed-temperature heat, rate-of-rise heat, smoke, flame, fire-gas, and other detection devices.
4. Describe pump components and accessories require for the installation of a fire pump.
5. Identify the different classes of standpipe systems and their intended use.

1. Describe principles and characteristics of suppression agents.
2. Describe the basic elements of a public water supply system including the sources, distribution networks, piping and hydrants.
3. Identify the different types and components of sprinkler, standpipe, and foam systems.
   1. Describe the types and components of standpipe systems.
   2. Explain the inspection, testing and maintenance of standpipe systems.
   3. Name the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards that deal with standpipe systems.
   4. Describe the types and components of fire pumps.
   5. Explain how to conduct a flow test for a fire pump installation.
   6. Name the NFPA standards that deal with fixed fire pumps.
4. Describe the elements of residential and commercial sprinkler legislation.
5. Identify the different types of non-water based fire suppression systems.
6. Explain the basic components of a fire alarm system.
   1. Describe the types and components of fire alarm and detection systems.
   2. Name the NFPA standards that deal with fire alarm and detection systems.
7. Identify the different types of detectors and explain how they detect fire.
8. Explain the benefits of fire protection systems in various types of structures
9. Explain why water is a commonly used extinguishing agent.
10. Discuss the appropriate application of fire protection systems.
11. Describe the hazards of smoke and list the four factors that can influence smoke movement in a building.
12. Explain the operation and appropriate application for the different types of portable fire protections systems.
    1. Explain the criteria for locating fire extinguishers in a business.
    2. Identify the appropriate extinguishing agent with a specific type of fire.

1. Introduction to Fire Protection Systems
   1. The role fire protection systems play in protecting life
      1. Safety and welfare
      2. General public and firefighters
   2. Overview of the different types of fire protection systems
   3. The role of codes and standards in fire protection system design
2. Suppression Agents and Principles
   1. Combustion
   2. Suppression
3. Water Supply Systems for Fire Protection Systems
   1. Sources for fire protection water supply
   2. Distribution networks
   3. Piping
   4. Hydrants
   5. Utility company interface with the fire department
4. Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems
   1. Properties of water
      1. Water as an effective extinguishing agent
      2. How water extinguishes fire
   2. Sprinkler systems
      1. Types of systems and applications
      2. Types of sprinklers and applications
      3. Piping, valves, hangers and alarm devices
      4. Fire department operations in buildings with sprinkler systems
   3. Residential sprinkler systems
   4. Residential and commercial sprinkler legislation
   5. Standpipe systems
      1. Types and applications
      2. Fire department operations in buildings with standpipes
   6. Foam systems
   7. Water mist systems
   8. Fire pump
      1. Types
      2. Components
      3. Operation
      4. Fire pump curves
5. Non-Water Based Fire Suppression Systems
   1. Carbon dioxide systems
      1. Applications
      2. Extinguishing properties
      3. System components
   2. Halogenated Systems
      1. Halon 1301 and the environment
      2. Halon alternatives
      3. Extinguishing properties
      4. System components
   3. Dry/wet chemical extinguishing systems
      1. Extinguishing properties
      2. Applications
      3. UL 300
6. Fire Alarm Systems
   1. Components
   2. Types of fire alarm systems
   3. Detectors
      1. Smoke
      2. Heat
      3. Flame
   4. Audible and visual devices
   5. Alarm monitoring
   6. Testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems
7. Smoke Management Systems
   1. Hazards of smoke
   2. Smoke movement in buildings
   3. Types of smoke management systems
   4. Firefighter operations in buildings with smoke management systems
8. Portable Fire Extinguishers
   1. Types and Applications
      1. Foam
      2. Carbon Oxygen (CO2)
      3. Dry chemical
      4. Halogen
      5. Explosion suppression
      6. Specialized
   2. Selection
   3. Placement
   4. Maintenance
   5. Portable fire extinguisher operations

FSC 127 - Principles of Emergency Services Safety and Survival

1. Explain the importance of personal and organizational accountability for health and safety throughout the fire service.
2. Identify why the fire service is focusing greater attention on the integration of risk management with incident management at all levels.
3. Explain the importance why the fire service is developing and implementing national standards for training, qualifications, and certifications that are equally applicable to all firefighters based on the duties they are expected to perform.
4. Define why the fire service must investigate all firefighter fatalities, injuries and near misses.
5. Define why national standards for emergency response policies and procedures should be developed and championed.
6. Define why public education must receive more resources and be championed as a critical fire and life safety program.

1. Identify and explain the 16 life safety initiatives.
2. Describe how obtaining grants can support safety and survival initiatives.
3. Describe how the concepts of risk management affect strategic and tactical decision-making.
4. Illustrate how technological advancement can produce higher levels of emergency services safety and survival.
5. Discuss how incorporating the lessons learned from investigations can support cultural change throughout the emergency services.
6. Discuss how adopting standardized policies for responding to emergency scenes can minimize near-misses, injuries, and deaths.
7. Define and describe the need for cultural and behavioral change within emergency services related to safety, leadership, supervision, accountability, and personal responsibility.
8. Explain the vital role of local departments in national research and data collections systems.
9. Describe the need for national training standards related to professional development including qualifications, certifications, and re-certifications.
10. Explain how the increase in violent incidents impacts safety for emergency services personnel when responding to emergency scenes.
11. Explain the need for personal and organizational accountability for health and safety.
12. Discuss the importance of investigating all near-misses, injuries, and fatalities.
13. Recognize the need for counseling and psychological support for emergency services personnel, their families, as well as, identify access to local resources and services.
14. Defend the need for annual medical evaluations and the establishment of physical fitness criteria for emergency services personnel throughout their careers.
15. Describe and evaluate circumstances that might constitute an unsafe act.
16. Explain the concept of empowering all emergency services personnel to stop unsafe acts.
17. Discuss the importance of fire sprinklers and code enforcement.
18. Describe the importance of public education as a critical component of life safety programs.
19. Explain the importance of safety in the design of apparatus and equipment.

1. Introduction
   1. History of fire service culture
   2. Organizational culture
   3. Individual role in culture/behavior
   4. History of line of duty deaths and injury statistics
   5. Defining the nature of the problem
   6. Life safety initiatives
2. The National Context, Health and Safety
   1. National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
   2. Medical and fitness standards
   3. Data collection, national fire incident reporting system (NFIRS)
   4. Research and investigation, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
3. Training, Equipment, Response
   1. Training, education, credentialing
   2. Apparatus and equipment
   3. Emergency response to emergency scenes
   4. Violent accidents
   5. Emerging technologies
4. Organizational Health and Safety Profile
   1. Personal and organizational accountability
   2. Present condition and culture
   3. Investigations-internal
   4. Analyzing your profile
   5. Utilizing grants to meet needs
5. Risk Management
   1. Risk management concepts and practices
   2. Unsafe acts
   3. Empowerment definition
6. Prevention
   1. Home fire sprinklers
   2. Code enforcement
   3. Public education of fire and life safety
   4. Counseling and psychological support

FSC 128 - Incident Safety Officer

1. Define the role of the Incident Safety Officer at emergency scenes.
2. Describe the regulations, standards, and policies as they apply to the ISO.
3. Define risk management in terms of incident scene safety.

1. Discuss the role of the Incident Safety Officer (ISO) within the Incident Command System.
2. Utilize various record-keeping and documentation practices of the ISO.
3. Identify the role of Risk Management as it relates to the fire service.
4. Recognize the various emergency incident safety considerations.
5. Demonstrate key communications and monitoring techniques, which are critical in handling emergency scene safety.
6. Synthesize and utilize the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be an Incident Safety Officer (ISO).
7. Differentiate safe and unsafe actions and operations based on safety cues.
8. Identify pre-emergency measures that will reduce firefighter injuries.
9. Assess for risks that may present hazards to firefighting personnel at emergency incidents.

1. Manuals and introductions
   1. Student manuals.
      1. Issue student manual (SM). Students may want to take notes on real-life examples that the instructor or other students may offer
      2. The SM is essentially a reference work, but will be used for unit activities
   2. Individual student introductions
      1. State name, department, and position
      2. State what you hope to take away with you when you complete the course
      3. Identify an incident safety problem within your department
2. Goal, Scope and Target Audience
   1. Provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be an effective Incident Safety Officer (ISO)
   2. Scope:  the correct actions for an ISO to take while functioning at an incident
   3. Audience:  Company Officers (CO’s) who are experienced in firefighter safety issues and are familiar with an Incident Command System (ICS)
3. Course Overview
   1. Role of the Incident Safety Officer
      1. Identify safe and unsafe actions and operations based on safety cues.
   2. Regulations, standards, and policies
      1. Identify applicable regulations, standards, and policies that affect the ISO
   3. Recordkeeping and documentation
      1. Identify the documentation tasks that must be performed by the ISO
   4. Risk management
      1. Define risk management in terms of incident scene safety
      2. Identify pre-emergency measures.
      3. Forecast risks that may present hazards to personnel.
   5. Incident considerations:  communications and monitoring
      1. Working within an ICS
      2. Monitoring actions at an incident
      3. Making changes to department policy and procedures based on incident outcome
   6. Personal checklist
      1. Allows students an opportunity to evaluate their departments’ ISO programs.
4. Story of the Incident Command System
   1. Impetus for the development of an improved interagency incident management system
      1. Devastating wildland fires in Southern California in the early 1970’s
      2. Examining various aspects of interagency response to incidents
   2. FIRESCOPE
   3. Evaluate acronym, which derives its name from:
      1. Fire Resources of California
      2. Organized for potential emergencies
   4. Primarily a command and control system delineating job responsibilities and organizational structure
   5. Purpose is the management of day-to-day operations for any emergency or non-emergency situation
   6. Flexible enough to manage catastrophic incidents involving thousands of emergency response and management personnel
5. National Inter-Agency Incident Management System (NIIMS)
   1. Developed by the wildland community to provide a common system for wildland fire protection agency use at local, State, and Federal levels
   2. The NIIMS organization includes the following agencies:
      1. Bureau of Land Management
      2. Bureau of Indian Affairs
      3. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
      4. U.S. Forest Service
      5. Representatives of State foresters
      6. National Park Service
   3. Consists of five major subsystems:
      1. The ICS
         1. Operating requirements
         2. Eight interactive components
         3. Procedures for organizing and operating an on-scene management structure
         4. Standardized training
      2. Nationwide qualifications and certification system
      3. Publications management
      4. Supporting technologies
   4. Need for a single ICS
      1. Inconsistencies in the system began to develop, and hybrid systems came into existence
      2. Single system is critical to effective command and control of major incidents
      3. Reduce inherent confusion that may be associated with larger scale incidents where local, State, and Federal agencies work together
   5. National Fire Service Incident Management System Consortium
      1. Created in 1990 to evaluate an approach to developing a single Command system
      2. Purpose was to determine what ICS would look like in the future
      3. Consortium consists of many individual fire service leaders, representatives of most major fire service organizations, and representatives of Federal agencies, including FIRESCOPE
      4. Identified the need to develop operational protocols within ICS, so that fire and rescue personnel would be able to apply the ICS as one common system
      5. Model Procedures Guide for Structural Firefighting
      6. First Consortium document that was completed (1993)
      7. Basic premise is that now the organizational structure found in the FIRESCOPE ICS is enhanced with operational protocols
      8. Protocols allow the Nation’s fire and rescue personnel to apply the ICS effectively, regardless of area of the country
6. National Fire Academy (NFA)
   1. Adopted FIRESCOPE ICS in 1980
   2. Has incorporated this material into its training curriculum
7. Other FIRESCOPE Model ICS applications
   1. Multi-casualty
   2. Hazardous Materials
   3. Urban Search and Rescue (US&R)
8. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) formally adopted FIRESCOPE ICS as the Incident Management System for any Federal Response
9. Summary
   1. Review administrative issues if there are any questions
   2. The ISO must have the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform effectively at an incident
      1. Functions of the on-scene safety officer
      2. Audience should be CO’s familiar with safety issues
      3. Safety cues
      4. This concept will be used throughout the course
      5. Safety cues are conditions or indications that the ISO needs to be aware of at an incident scene
      6. These conditions or indications could be structural, unsafe acts by personnel, or unsafe conditions
      7. The experienced ISO, when operating at an incident scene, will focus on these safety cues

FSC 130 - Strength and Fitness for the Fire Service

1. Describe the physical requirements for performing basic firefighting tasks.
2. Demonstrate proper exercise techniques for specific conditioning programs and perform specific manipulative firefighter tasks.  
3. Explain the physical and mental aspects of well-being and conditioning and how health and fitness relate to performance, productivity and quality of life in the workplace. Discuss how the aforementioned relate to proper training and effective physical and mental performance.   
4. Apply skills of physical and mental aspects of performance required in physical agility testing and firefighting and explain the relationship between firefighter fitness evaluations and the physical agility pre-employment tests.
5. Explain the relationship of proper nutrition to total fitness and explain the impact of protective clothing on the physical performance of firefighters.

1. Describe the physical requirements for performing basic firefighting tasks.
2. Explain the relationship of proper nutrition to total fitness.
3. Explain the impact of protective clothing on the physical performance of firefighters.
4. Explain the physical and mental aspects of well-being and conditioning.
5. Demonstrate proper exercise techniques for specific conditioning programs.
6. Explain the relationship between proper training and effective physical and mental performance.
7. Apply skills of physical and mental aspects of performance required in physical agility testing and firefighting.
8. Perform specific manipulative firefighter tasks.
9. Explain the relationship between firefighter fitness evaluations and the physical agility pre-employment tests.
10. Contrast and compare firefighter health and fitness to performance, productivity, and quality of life in the workplace.

1. Physical Requirements of Firefighting
   1. Flexibility
   2. Aerobic conditioning
   3. Muscular strength
   4. Muscular endurance
2. Nutrition
   1. Basic balanced diet
   2. Specialized diets
3. Firefighting Environment
   1. Micro effects of inside protective clothing
   2. Macro environment of outside protective clothing
4. Physical Aspects of Well-Being and Conditioning
   1. Exercise principles
      1. General adaptation
      2. Specificity of training
      3. Overload principle
   2. Exercise physiology
      1. Aerobic and anaerobic energy sources
      2. Muscle physiology
      3. Recovery from undertraining and overtraining
      4. Myotatic stretch reflex
      5. Physical effects of environment
      6. Injury prevention
5. Proper Exercise Techniques
   1. Flexibility
   2. Weight training
   3. Specialized programs
   4. Implementation of organizational programs
6. Firefighting
   1. Equipment
      1. Hydrant
      2. Ladders
      3. Hose evolutions
      4. Others equipment
7. Mental Aspects of Performance
   1. Stress model
   2. Relaxation techniques
   3. Focus training
   4. Visualization
   5. Performance keys
   6. Mastering skills
8. Tasks
   1. Ventilation
   2. Search and rescue
   3. Others
9. Physical Agility Preparation
   1. Physical and mental fitness
   2. Mastering motor skills
   3. Pre-employment evaluation
10. Lifelong Fitness and Conditioning
    1. Physiologic change and the aging process
    2. Changes in job requirements

FSC 149 - Fire Operations I

1. Students will be able familiar with agencies that regulate fire and demonstrate knowledge of the properties, characteristics and classes of fire.
2. Students will know the importance of and how to utilize the different types of personal protective equipment necessary to maintain a safe environment.
3. Students will be familiar with the different types of ladders, as well as how to use and maintain them.
4. Students will be able to utilize different types of fire extinguishers and will have an extensive knowledge base related to what extinguishing agents to use for different types of fires.
5. Students will be able to explain the reasons ventilation may be necessary, and to determine what types of ventilation will be most beneficial for different types of fires.
6. Students will be knowledgeable about all of the tolls and hoses on the apparatus.  They will be able to utilize and maintain all of the tools on the apparatus.

1. Identify the various agencies that regulate the fire service.
2. Discuss the properties and characteristics of fire.
3. List the appropriate personal protective equipment for a given situation.
4. Put on a self-contained breathing apparatus within National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines.
5. Describe the classes of fire.
6. Describe the appropriate extinguishing agent for a specific class of fire.
7. Describe the chemical and physical nature of different extinguishing agents.
8. Demonstrate the use of different types of fire extinguishers on different classes of fires.
9. Describe the different types of hose and appliances.
10. Demonstrate the advancement of hose lines.
11. Demonstrate the maintenance of hose and appliances.
12. Describe the different types of fire service ladders.
13. Demonstrate raising and lowering different types of ladders.
14. Demonstrate the maintenance of fire service ladders.
15. Locate tools carried on a fire apparatus.
16. Demonstrate the appropriate use of fire service hand tools.
17. Explain the different types of ventilation
18. Identify the reasons for the ventilation.
19. Discuss the importance of firefighter safety.

1. Introduction and Orientation
   1. Rules and regulations
   2. Manuals and procedures
   3. Agencies
2. Fire Behavior
   1. Chemistry and properties of fire
   2. Heat and combustion
3. Personal Protective Equipment
   1. Turnouts
   2. Breathing Apparatus
      1. Types
      2. Use
      3. Maintenance
4. Fire Extinguishers
   1. Classes of fire
   2. Extinguishing agents
5. Fire Hose and Appliances
   1. Sizes and types
   2. Identification, selection and use of nozzles
   3. Maintenance
6. Fire Extinguishment
   1. Fire streams
   2. Fire protection systems
   3. Water supply systems
7. Ladders
   1. Types
   2. Use
   3. Maintenance
8. Tools and Equipment
   1. Types
   2. Use
   3. Maintenance
9. Ventilation
   1. Vertical
   2. Horizontal
   3. Mechanical
10. Firefighter Safety
    1. Equipment
    2. Fire fighting

FSC 150 - Fire Operations II

1. Identify different techniques for handling a rescue.
2. Describe the primary functions of the Engine Company and Ladder Company.
3. Show knowledge of using a fire hydrant and the ability to connect hoses and nozzles appropriately to develop a water supply line.
4. Demonstrate of when and how to utilize different types of ventilation.
5. Address the necessity for customer service skills to be utilized when dealing with an emergency.
6. Describe some of the benefits of public education.

1. Identify the appropriate tools used for forcible entry.
2. Tie three fire department knots.
3. Demonstrate a right hand or left hand search of a building.
4. Explain the functions of an engine company.
5. Demonstrate advancing a pre-connected 1¾” hose line.
6. Demonstrate making a water supply line with large diameter hose.
7. Demonstrate advancing a hose line in coordination with other members.
8. Explain the workings of a fire hydrant.
9. Describe the different phases of burning.
10. Demonstrate the appropriate use of different types of nozzles.
11. Explain the functions of a ladder company.
12. Demonstrate the appropriate technique for roof ventilation.
13. Demonstrate the technique for positive pressure ventilation.
14. Identify common roof types and construction in the Tucson area.
15. Explain the purpose of overhaul.
16. Demonstrate the use of a salvage cover.
17. Explain the importance of fire prevention.
18. Identify common fire hazards found in business occupancies.
19. Explain the importance of customer service.

1. Rescue
   1. Forcible entry
   2. Ropes and knots
   3. Extrication
2. Engine Company Operations
   1. One person hose operations
      1. Hose handling
      2. Supply lines
      3. Hose appliances
   2. Team hose operations
      1. Advancing lines on grade
      2. Advancing lines above and below grade
      3. Large stream devices
      4. Protection systems
   3. Water supply
      1. Hydrants
      2. Static sources
      3. Testing and records
   4. Firefighting
      1. Phases of burning
      2. Fire stream application
      3. Safety
3. Ladder Company Operations
   1. Ventilation
   2. Tools
   3. Roof types
   4. Salvage and overhaul
4. Fire Prevention
   1. Public education
   2. Introduction to fire codes
5. Communications
   1. Use of the radio
   2. Order model

FSC 153 - Hazardous Materials

1. Describe terminology and principles for Hazardous Material incidents.
2. Describe the Incident Management System and function of the different branches.
3. Identify Federal, State and local agencies requirements and standards for Hazardous Materials.
4. Describe protective equipment and measures to be taken during a hazardous material incident.
5. Describe the Department of Transportation (DOT) marking, placarding and labeling of products.

1. List the key regulatory standards that impact the management of hazardous materials.
2. Describe the following toxicological principles: exposure, toxicity, contamination, dose/response relationship, routes of exposure, chronic/acute exposure.
3. Describe the following toxicological terms and describe their significance: parts per million (ppm), lethal dose (LD50), lethal concentration (LC50), threshold limit value-time weighted average (TLV/TWA), and threshold limit value-ceiling (TLV/C).
4. Identify the key element of the Incident Management System necessary to coordinate response activities at a hazardous materials incident.
5. Identify and describe the duties and functions of the Hazardous Materials (HM) Branch within the Incident Management System.
6. Identify the guidelines for the safe approach and positioning of response personnel at a HM incident.
7. Define and describe the significance of staging.
8. Identify the procedures required to protect the public at a HM incident.
9. Describe the role of security and law enforcement officers at a HM incident.
10. Identify the procedures for establishing scene control through the use of control zones.
11. Explain the difference between evacuation and protect-in-place.
12. List and describe the basic methods of identifying hazardous materials.
13. Identify the basic design and construction features of bulk packages, nonbulk packages and storage vessels.
14. Identify each of the railroad tank cars and Intermodal tank containers by type.
15. Describe the specialized marking systems found at fixed facilities.
16. Describe the Department of Transportation (DOT) specification markings for nonbulk and bulk packaging.
17. Identify and describe placards, labels, markings and shipping documents used for the transportation of hazardous materials.
18. Describe the concept of hazard assessment and risk evaluation.
19. Identify the types of hazard and response information available from each of the following resources and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each resource: reference manuals, technical information centers, material safety data sheets, monitoring instruments.
20. Define the following terms and their impact and significance on the selection of chemical protective clothing: degradation, penetration, permeation, breakthrough time, permeation rate.
21. Identify the process and factors to be considered in selecting the proper level of protective clothing and respiratory protection at a HM incident.
22. Describe the advantages, limitations and proper use of different types of protective clothing and respiratory protection at a HM incident.
23. Define the terms: strategic goals and tactical goals.
24. Identify and describe the application, advantages and limitations of the following methods of spill control: absorption, adsorption, covering, damming, dicing, dilution, diversion, dispersion, retention, vapor suppression.
25. Define and describe the difference between direct contamination and cross contamination.
26. State the general conditions that require an emergency decontamination.
27. Describe the stations in the decontamination sequence for conducting field decontamination.
28. Describe the importance of a post-incident analysis of a HM incident.
29. Identify the regulatory reporting requirements of federal, state and local agencies.

1. Hazardous Materials Management System
   1. Definitions
   2. Laws, regulations and standards
   3. Management system
2. Health and Safety
   1. Toxicology
   2. Health and safety management procedures
   3. Site safety practices and procedures
3. Incident Management System (IMS)
   1. IMS overview
   2. Command operations
   3. HM Branch operations
4. Site Management and Control
   1. Establishing command
   2. Approach and positioning
   3. Isolation procedures
   4. Hazard control zones
   5. Evacuation and isolation-in-place
5. Recognition and Identification
   1. Methods and procedures
   2. Reference sources
6. Hazard and Risk Evaluation
   1. Hazard and risk assessment
   2. Sources of information
   3. Evaluating risk
   4. Terrorism
7. Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
   1. Basic principles
   2. Level of protective clothing
8. Implementing Response Objectives
   1. Basic principles
   2. Goals and objectives
   3. Spill and leak control and containment
   4. Special tactical problems
9. Decontamination
   1. Decontamination methods
   2. Clean-up
   3. Terminating the incident 

FSC 160 - Wildland Firefighting

1. Identify and describe the contributing factors and indicators that affect the start, spread and rapid increase of wildland fire for the safe and effective fire management activities.
2. Demonstrate knowledge in the preparation and proper and safe use of all common PPE, tools, resources and equipment used in effective fire management activities
3. Demonstrate knowledge in all NWCG created safety tools designed to insure adequate hazard assessment and clear communications.
4. Demonstrate knowledge in the national, state and local agencies organization and resource deployment   utilized in the control of wildfire.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of wildfire suppression strategy and tactics.
6. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of common non-wildland fire related exposures, including threatened structures and hazardous material, which commonly complicate or threaten the wildland fire arena.

1. Discuss the relationship between State and local government wildland firefighting organizations and the federal wildland firefighting organizations.
2. Identify and discuss: the three sides of the fire triangle; the environmental factors of wildland fire behavior that affect the start and spread of wildland fires; and the situations that indicate problem or extreme for behavior.
3. Demonstrate the use of portable weather equipment.
4. Identify parts of a fire and define fire behavior and other useful firefighting terms.
5. Explain the importance of the proper use and maintenance of assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
6. List the benefits of maintaining a high level of physical fitness and health and staying hydrated can reduce firefighting fatigue.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS), Incident Command System (ICS) and the firefighter’s chain of command as it relates to an incident.
8. Demonstrate familiarity with the Fireline Handbook and Incident Response Pocket Guide, identifying types and cultural differences of resources utilized in wildland fire operations.
9. Identify the Watch Out Situations and common denominators on tragedy fires.
10. Apply the appropriate Standard Firefighting Orders to minimize the potential for serious injury or death.
11. Describe how Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes and Safety Zones (LCES) is related to the Standard Firefighting Orders (SFO).
12. Discuss the function, inspection and care of the fire shelter and demonstrate its proper deployment and use.
13. Identify safety hazards and explain how Human Factors, Situational Awareness, Risk Management, communications, and teamwork affect the risk of injury.
14. Identify safety procedures as applicable to travel to and from the fire.
15. Demonstrate the proper use, handling and maintenance of commonly used hand tools.
16. Demonstrate the proper use, handling and maintenance of commonly used fire ignitions tools.
17. Identify and demonstrate the proper use, handling and care of commonly used water tools including the backpack pump, fire hose lines, and couplings, adaptors and accessories.
18. Describe and demonstrate hose lay and fire stream methods.
19. Describe the methods and hazards of suppressing wild fires utilizing various fire control lines and identify threats to the fire line and personnel.
20. Describe coordination techniques of crews and explain tactical considerations utilizing various resources.
21. Describe a systematic method of locating spot fires and other considerations when patrolling a fire.
22. Describe the proper procedures, use, and care of radio equipment.
23. Explain the importance of and techniques for mop up of a wildland fire.
24. Explain the importance of an “After action Review” and how it relates to the Wildland Firefighter.
25. Explain the general guidelines when reacting to a possible hazardous materials emergency.
26. Identify the wildland/urban interface watch out situations and personnel safety concerns in wildland/urban interface fires.
27. Demonstrate the proper set up and operation of a portable pump
28. Find a geographic location on a map and determine the legal description, as defined by the Public Land Survey System, and vice versa.

1. Course Introduction and Overview of Wildland Firefighting
   1. Introduction of course, instructors, students, and course requirements
   2. Operation of state firefighting organizations
   3. Interagency relationships
   4. Role of local fire department
2. Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
   1. Basic fire behavior concepts
      1. Fire triangle
      2. Heat transfer
      3. Fuels
   2. Topography
   3. Fire weather
3. Fire Terminology
   1. Parts of the fire
   2. Fire behavior terms
   3. Other useful terms in firefighting
4. Firefighter Preparedness
   1. PPE
   2. Accountability
   3. Physical fitness
   4. Hydration
   5. Personal and camp hygiene
5. Incident Command System (ICS)
   1. Chain of command
   2. ICS structure
   3. Responsibilities of each ICS sections
6. Resource Classification
   1. Crew typing
   2. Machine typing
   3. Cultural differences
7. Firefighter Safety
   1. Watch outs situations and standard fire orders
   2. Common denominators of tragedy fires
   3. LCES
   4. Fire shelter deployment
   5. Human factors
      1. Communications
      2. Situational awareness
      3. Risk management
8. Travel Safety
   1. Travel to and from fire assignments
   2. Various modes of transportation
9. Hand Tools
   1. Use
   2. Care
   3. Maintenance
10. Ignition Devices
    1. Fuse
    2. Drip torch
11. Water Tools
    1. hoses
    2. backpack pumps
    3. appliances
12. Suppression
    1. methods of attack
    2. suppression techniques
    3. coordinated crew techniques
    4. engine tactics
    5. retardant operations
13. Patrol and Communications
    1. Patrol considerations
    2. Radio(s) use and procedures
14. Mop Up
    1. Dry mop up
    2. Wet mop up
    3. Machine piles
    4. Cold trailing
15. Practical Skills Lab
    1. Fire shelter drill and deployment
    2. Fireline construction and hand tool maintenance
    3. Portable pump operations
    4. Progressive hose lays
16. Hazardous Material
    1. Guidelines
    2. Clues for detection
17. Wildland and Urban Interface (WUI)
    1. WUI Watch Outs
    2. Safety considerations
18. Portable Pumps
    1. Types
    2. PPE
19. Locating and Reporting a Fire
    1. Maps and mapping systems
    2. Standard mapping symbols and legends
    3. Public land survey system and legal descriptions
    4. Land ownership, geographic locations, and acreage estimations
    5. Fire reporting information and recordkeeping

FSC 163 - Fire Apparatus and Equipment

1. Describe the history and evolution of types of fire apparatus, uses of fire apparatus, and equipment.
2. Demonstrate safe and competent methods of operating Fire Apparatus and Equipment. 
3. Demonstrate and Conduct a fire apparatus annual pump test per NFPA Standards.
4. Describe the appropriate maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment.
5. Describe the process in which to properly specify all fire apparatus and equipment.

1. Describe the evolution of fire apparatus and equipment through history.
2. Identify and describe the types and uses of fire apparatus and equipment.
3. Describe the construction of fire apparatus and equipment.
4. Demonstrate the safe and competent use of different types of fire apparatus and equipment.
5. Conduct a pump test on a fire apparatus to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
6. Describe the appropriate maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment.
7. Construct design specifications for a piece of fire service equipment as an aid to its selection and purchase

1. History and Development of Fire Equipment
   1. Fire apparatus
2. Apparatus
   1. Construction
   2. Operation
   3. Maintenance and troubleshooting
      1. Apparatus
      2. Equipment
3. Pumps
   1. Pump accessories
   2. Pumping procedures
   3. Testing
   4. Maintenance and troubleshooting
4. Procedures
   1. Engine
   2. Aerial ladder
   3. Aerial platform
   4. Other specialized equipment
   5. Specifications and purchasing

FSC 170 - Fire Service Leadership

1. Define basic decision-making styles.
2. Describe the requirements for running an effective meeting.
3. Identify typical multiple roles and responsibilities of a company officer.
4. Identify the importance of creativity and innovation in fire service organizations.
5. Identify the basic leadership behaviors and styles.
6. Identify the levels of employee development.

1. Match appropriate decision-making styles to given situations.
2. Cite the advantages and potential disadvantages of group decision-making.
3. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of individual and group problem-solving.
4. Identify the major techniques for maximizing individual participation in the group process, brainstorming and nominal group technique.
5. Demonstrate the ability to facilitate the nominal group technique and brainstorming process.
6. Outline the critical steps in a problem-solving model.
7. Discuss the necessity for having planned meetings.
8. Identify types of meetings and the importance of the meeting agenda.
9. Identify possible sources of role conflict for the company officer.
10. Develop and apply a strategy for resolving role conflicts.
11. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of role modeling in the fire service.
12. Discuss the value of diversity in the fire service.
13. Define creativity and innovation.
14. Identify ways of fostering creativity in subordinates.
15. Use effective techniques for selling new ideas.
16. Identify the types of power.
17. State the sources and limits of different types of power.
18. Differentiate between the use and abuse of different types of power.
19. Identify techniques for enhancing a power base.
20. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance and impact of ethics upon the fire department and its members.
21. Demonstrate an ability to make decisions involving ethical practices.
22. Describe the steps in handling an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaint.
23. Demonstrate the ability to match employee development with leadership styles.
24. Identify ways of matching leadership styles to diverse populations of employees.
25. Define delegation and identify the benefits derived from and the barriers that prevent effective delegation.
26. Identify the four critical coaching techniques.
27. Define coaching techniques and demonstrate the ability to match coaching techniques with subordinate performance.
28. Demonstrate an understanding of the uses of discipline to correct improper employee behavior.
29. Identify methods for applying discipline consistently, fairly, and impartially.

1. Decision Making Overview
   1. Advantages
   2. Disadvantages
   3. Leader’s role
   4. Decision-making styles
   5. Selecting the right style
2. Groups
   1. Using groups effectively
   2. Techniques to maximize group participation
3. Problem Solving
   1. Responsibilities of company officer
   2. Problem solving model
   3. Nominal group technique (NTG)
      1. Silent generation of ideas
      2. Recording ideas
      3. Clarification
      4. Voting
      5. Scoring
   4. Brainstorming
4. Meetings
   1. Requirements
   2. Types of Meetings
   3. Requirements for running a successful meeting
   4. Meeting agenda importance
5. Managing Multiple Roles
   1. Company officer and organization role
   2. Role expectations
   3. Sources of role conflict
   4. Role conflict strategy
   5. Role modeling
   6. Handling diversity
   7. Value of diversity in the fire service
6. Creativity and Innovation
   1. Definition
   2. Elements of creativity and innovation
   3. Creativity  and innovation blocks
   4. Fostering creativity
   5. Selling ideas
7. Power
   1. Definition
   2. Sources and types of power
   3. Responses to power
   4. Effective use of power
   5. Power skills
   6. Building a power base
8. Ethics
   1. Definition and importance
   2. Roots of ethics
   3. Principles of ethical behavior
   4. Ethical decision-making
9. EEOC and the Fire Service
   1. Sources of information
   2. Steps in handling complaints
10. Situational Leadership
    1. Definition
    2. Leadership styles
    3. Employee development levels
    4. Matching leadership styles with employee development levels
    5. Matching leadership styles to diverse populations
11. Delegation
    1. Definition
    2. Principles of effective delegation
    3. Benefits and barriers to effective delegation
12. Coaching
    1. Definition and coaching techniques
    2. Characteristics of an effective coach
    3. Matching coaching style with employee development
    4. Training versus counseling
13. Discipline
    1. Definition
    2. Positive versus negative discipline
    3. Correcting behavior
    4. Rules and regulations
    5. Progressive discipline
    6. Disciplinary interview
    7. Consistency in discipline methods

FSC 170A - Fire Service Leadership I

1. Define basic decision-making styles.
2. Describe the requirements for running an effective meeting.
3. Cite the advantages and potential disadvantages of group decision-making.

1. Match appropriate decision-making styles to given situations.
2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of individual and group problem-solving.
3. Identify the major techniques for maximizing individual participation in the group process, brainstorming and nominal group technique.
4. Demonstrate the ability to facilitate the nominal group technique and brainstorming process.
5. Outline the critical steps in a problem-solving model.
6. Discuss the necessity for having planned meetings.
7. Identify types of meetings.
8. Describe the importance of a meeting agenda.

1. Decision Making Overview
   1. Advantages
   2. Disadvantages
   3. Leader’s role
   4. Decision-making styles
   5. Selecting the right style
2. Groups
   1. Using groups effectively
   2. Techniques to maximize group participation
3. Problem Solving
   1. Responsibilities of company officer
   2. Problem solving model
   3. Nominal group technique (NTG)
      1. Silent generation of ideas
      2. Recording ideas
      3. Clarification
      4. Voting
      5. Scoring
   4. Brainstorming
4. Meetings
   1. Requirements
   2. Types of Meetings
   3. Requirements for running a successful meeting
   4. Meeting agenda importance

FSC 170B - Fire Service Leadership II

1. Identify typical multiple roles and responsibilities of a company officer.
2. Identify the importance of creativity and innovation in fire service organizations.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance and impact of ethics upon the fire department and its members.

1. Identify possible sources of role conflict for the company officer.
2. Develop and apply a strategy for resolving role conflicts.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of role modeling in the fire service.
4. Discuss the value of diversity in the fire service.
5. Identify ways of fostering creativity in subordinates.
6. Use effective techniques for selling new ideas.
7. Identify the types of power.
8. State the sources and limits of different types of power.
9. Differentiate between the use and abuse of different types of power.
10. Identify techniques for enhancing a power base.
11. Demonstrate an ability to make decisions involving ethical practices.
12. Describe the steps in handling an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaint.

1. Managing Multiple Roles
   1. Company officer and organization role
   2. Role expectations
   3. Sources of role conflict
   4. Role conflict strategy
   5. Role modeling
   6. Handling diversity
   7. Value of diversity in the fire service
2. Creativity and Innovation
   1. Definition
   2. Elements of creativity and innovation
   3. Creativity  and innovation blocks
   4. Fostering creativity
   5. Selling ideas
3. Power
   1. Definition
   2. Sources and types of power
   3. Responses to power
   4. Effective use of power
   5. Power skills
   6. Building a power base
4. Ethics
   1. Definition and importance
   2. Roots of ethics
   3. Principles of ethical behavior
   4. Ethical decision-making
5. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Fire Service
   1. Sources of information
   2. Steps in handling complaints

FSC 170C - Fire Service Leadership III

1. Identify the basic leadership behaviors and styles.
2. Identify the levels of employee development.
3. Demonstrate the ability to match employee development with leadership styles.

1. Identify ways of matching leadership styles to diverse populations of employees.
2. Define delegation and identify the benefits derived from and the barriers that prevent effective delegation.
3. Identify the four critical coaching techniques.
4. Define coaching techniques and demonstrate the ability to match coaching techniques with subordinate performance.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the uses of discipline to correct improper employee behavior.
6. Identify methods for applying discipline consistently, fairly, and impartially.

1. Situational Leadership
   1. Definition
   2. Leadership styles
   3. Employee development levels
   4. Matching leadership styles with employee development levels
   5. Matching leadership styles to diverse populations
2. Delegation
   1. Definition
   2. Principles of effective delegation
   3. Benefits and barriers to effective delegation
3. Coaching
   1. Definition and coaching techniques
   2. Characteristics of an effective coach
   3. Matching coaching style with employee development
   4. Training versus counseling
4. Discipline
   1. Definition
   2. Positive versus negative discipline
   3. Correcting behavior
   4. Rules and regulations
   5. Progressive discipline
   6. Disciplinary interview
   7. Consistency in discipline methods

FSC 173 - Records and Reports

1. Identify the characteristics of good reports and field notes.
2. Demonstrate the techniques of writing a complete, descriptive, and accurate narrative.
3. Discuss the difference between an administrative and operational report.
4. Demonstrate correct writing mechanics and the use of proper grammar.

1. Reports and Field Notes
   1. Characteristics of good reports
   2. Taking field notes
2.  Elements of Composition
   1. Proper and improper conclusions
   2. Obtaining information
3.  Elements of  Reports
   1. Administrative
   2. Operational
4.  Writing Mechanics
   1. Grammar
   2. Proper writing

FSC 174 - Fire Investigation I

1. Define how constitutional amendments apply to fire investigations and how case law decisions affected fire investigations.
2. Explain the role of the fire setter and their motives to start fires.
3. Define the process of investigating a fire to include of conducting fire origin and cause, conducting an investigation using the scientific method and the process of performing a fire investigation.
4. Define methods for case investigation, importance of documentation, proper preparation of records and reports and how this translates into preparing for a court session to include proper courtroom demeanor and techniques for giving testimony.

1. Identify the responsibilities of a firefighter when responding to the scene of a fire, including scene security.
2. Demonstrate the importance of documentation and evidence preservation process needed for successful resolution.
3. Identify the processes of proper documentation.
4. Describe the implications of constitutional amendments as they apply to fire investigations.
5. Identify key case law decisions that have affected fire investigations.
6. Define investigation terms and techniques of the combustion process to assist the untrained investigator or attorney.
7. Explain the basic elements of fire dynamics and how they affect cause determination.
8. Compare the types of building construction on fire progression.
9. Describe how fire progression is affected by fire protection systems and building design.
10. Discuss the basic principles of electricity as an ignition source.
11. Determine potential health and safety hazards.
12. Describe the process of conducting investigations using the scientific method.
13. List and identify the agencies involved in arson investigation and describe the techniques used to achieve cooperation and information from these agencies.
14. Define methods for case investigation and proper preparation of records and reports.
15. Describe proper courtroom demeanor and techniques for giving testimony.
16. Define the process of conducting fire origin and cause.
17. Identify cause and origin, and differentiate between accidental and incendiary.
18. Explain the procedures used for investigating vehicle fires.
19. Identify the characteristics of an incendiary fire and common motives of the fire setter.

1. Emergency Responder Responsibilities and Observations
   1. Responsibilities of the fire department
   2. Responsibilities of the firefighter
   3. Responsibilities of the fire officer
   4. Observations when approaching the scene
   5. Observations upon arrival
   6. Observations during firefighting
   7. Identification of incendiary devices
2. Constitutional Law
   1. Criminal law
   2. Constitutional amendments
3. Case Studies
   1. Michigan v. Tyler
   2. Michigan v. Clifford
   3. Daubert decision
   4. Benfield decision
   5. Kuhmo v. Carmichael decision
4. Fire Investigations Terminology
   1. Terms as they apply to structural fires
   2. Terms as they apply to vehicle fires
   3. Other common investigative terms
5. Basic Elements of Fire Dynamics
   1. Ignition
   2. Heat transfer
   3. Flame spread
   4. Burning rate
   5. Fire plumes
   6. Fire analysis
6. Building Construction
   1. Types of construction
   2. Building materials
   3. Building components
7. Fire Protection Systems
   1. Extinguishment systems
   2. Detection systems
   3. Signaling systems
   4. Other building services
8. Basic Principles of Electricity
   1. Basic electricity
   2. Wiring systems
   3. Common electrical systems
9. Health and Safety
   1. Methods of identification
   2. Common causes of accidents
   3. Common causes of injuries
10. Fire Scene Investigations
    1. Examining the fire scene
    2. Securing the fire scene
    3. Documenting the fire scene
    4. Evidence collection and preservation
    5. Exterior examination
11. Investigation
    1. Cooperative agencies
    2. Sources of information
12. Case Investigation and Preparation
    1. Witnesses
    2. Arrest and detention
    3. Records and reports
13. Courtroom Demeanor and Testimony
    1. Testifying
    2. Expert witness
14. Determining Point of Origin
    1. Interior examination
    2. Area of origin
    3. Fire patterns
    4. Other indicators
    5. Scene reconstruction
    6. Point of origin
15. Types of Fire Causes
    1. Accidental
    2. Natural
    3. Incendiary
    4. Undetermined
16. Vehicle Fires
    1. Examination of scene
    2. Examination of exterior
    3. Examination of driver and passenger areas
    4. Examination of engine compartment
    5. Examination of fuel system
    6. Examination of electrical system
17. Fire Setters
    1. Characteristics of arson
    2. Common motives

FSC 180 - Driver Training for Fire Service

1. Describe the major considerations in preparing to drive a fire vehicle.
2. Differentiate and describe the major critical driving situations.
3. Identify the techniques required to handle critical driving situations.
4. Demonstrate safe operating procedures, including driver preparation and types of vehicular maneuvers.
5. Discuss vehicle dynamics including kinetic energy, centrifugal forces, inertia, coefficient of friction, and tires.
6. Demonstrate the use emergency maneuvers.
7. List the key components of the driving system.
8. Explain the facilities and equipment required to create and maintain a driving course.

1. Driver Preparation
   1. Seat adjustment
   2. Hand position
   3. Mirrors
   4. Instrument panel
2. Vehicle Dynamics Theory
   1. Kinetic Energy
   2. Centrifugal Forces
   3. Inertia
   4. Coefficient of Friction
   5. Tires
3. Vehicle Dynamics - Application
   1. Serpentine
   2. Evasive procedures
   3. Controlled braking
   4. Skid control
   5. Off-road recovery
   6. Blowouts
4. Facilities and Equipment
   1. Layout
   2. Safety aspects
   3. Vehicle preparation
   4. Special equipment

FSC 252 - Fire Service Strategy and Tactics

1. Identify the roles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command Systems (ICS) as related to strategy and tactics, and create a strategy and evaluate rescue options.
2. Explain the components of building construction and why pre-fire planning and review is significant to the success of life safety and fire-ground management.
3. Define the importance of fire-ground communications and the components of the initial radio report.
4. Explain the factors during size-up, significance of each factor, and analyze their relationship to effective fire-ground management.
5. Compare an offensive fire attack to a defensive fire attack, explaining the basics of each and identifying the rationale for each strategy.
6. Define and describe the significance of overhaul and salvage at emergency incidents.

1. Discuss fire behavior as it relates to strategies and tactics.
2. Create a strategy and implement appropriate tactics.
3. Identify and categorize various types of fire apparatus and extinguishing equipment.
4. Identify the basics of building construction and how they interrelate to pre-fire planning and strategy and tactics.
5. Describe the steps taken during size-up.
6. Explain the main components of pre-fire planning and identify steps needed for a pre-fire plan review.
7. Identify the roles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command Systems (ICS) as related to strategy and tactics.
8. Demonstrate the various roles and responsibilities in ICS/NIMS.
9. List factors to be considered during size-up and define the significance of each factor.
10. Examine the significant of fire ground communications.
11. List fireground factors and incident priorities and analyze their relationship to effective fireground management.
12. Describe basic command operations and list basic components of an initial radio report.
13. Describe and evaluate strategic and tactical rescue options.
14. Describe the methods used for effective exposure protection.
15. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of master stream devices.
16. Describe the contributing factors of confinement applicable in fire service company operations.
17. Explain the relationship and proper use of ventilation during offensive extinguishment operations.
18. Define and describe the significance of overhaul and salvage at emergency incidents.

1. Fire Chemistry Terms and Concepts
   1. Heat transfer
   2. Principles of fire characteristics of materials
   3. Fire classifications
2. Extinguishing Equipment
   1. Extinguishing equipment
   2. Fire apparatus
   3. Personnel requirements
3. Visual Perception
   1. Pre-planning
   2. Size-up
4. Pre-Fire Planning
   1. Concept
   2. Phases
   3. Methods
   4. Format
   5. Occupancy classifications
   6. Building types
5. Fireground Management Principles
   1. Incident management systems
   2. Characteristics of command
   3. Pre-planning
   4. Action plans
   5. Incident priorities
   6. Firefighter safety
6. Basic Division Tactics
   1. Size-Up
      1. Facts
      2. Probabilities
      3. Own Situation
      4. Decision
      5. Plan of Operation
7. Fireground Factors
   1. Building construction
   2. Fire location and extent
   3. Building occupancy
   4. Life hazards and location
   5. Area around building
   6. Resources
   7. Arrangement and environmental factors
   8. Special-systems and other concerns
   9. Apparatus placement
      1. Offensive attack
      2. Defensive attack
8. Exposure protection
   1. Safety considerations from a command perspective
      1. Incident safety officer
9. Coordinating Activities
   1. Decision-making
   2. Command operations and functions
      1. Assumption and confirmation and position
      2. Situation evaluation
      3. Communications
         1. Initial actions
         2. Initial radio report
         3. Scene evaluation
         4. Order model
      4. Strategy, attack plan, and assigning of units
      5. Development of fireground organization
      6. Attack plan
         1. Review
         2. Evaluation
         3. Revision of attack plan
      7. Command
         1. Continuing
         2. Transferring
         3. Terminating command
10. Rescue
    1. Life safety problems of fire
    2. Determination of life hazard
    3. Rescue resources and operations
11. Exposures
    1. Principle of contributing factors
    2. Exposure protection operations
12. Fire stream management
    1. Heavy stream devices
    2. Handlines
    3. Tactical use of protective systems
13. Confinement
    1. Fire separations
    2. Fire loading
    3. Built-in protection
    4. Operations
14. Ventilation
    1. Relationship to objectives
    2. Equipment
    3. Roof types
    4. Methods
15. Salvage
    1. Relationship to objectives
    2. Equipment
    3. Operations during fire
    4. Operations after fire