| Originator: | Kris Long Status: Approved Department: FSC Fire Science |
| Date Created: | 11/07/2022 Submitted: 11/07/2022 Completed: 02/24/2023 |
| Course Prefix: | FSC |
| Course Number: | 120 |
| Previous Course Prefix/Number if changed: | |
| Effective Academic Year: | 2023-2024 |
| Effective Term: | Fall |
| Course Full Title: | Fire Behavior and Combustion |
| Program Modification Required?: | No |
| If yes, list the degree or certificate: | |
| Course Impact?: | No |
| If yes, list the degree, certificate, or course: | |
| Reason for Evaluation: | 5-Year Course Review |
| Mode of Instruction: | online |
| If other, please explain: | |
| Catalog Course Description: | This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spreads and how they are controlled. |
| Prerequisite(s): | Appropriate score on placement exam or completion of PCS 021 with an 'S' or multiple measures discussion. |
| Corequisite(s): | none |
| Current Credit (Total): | 3 |
| Current Lecture Credits: | 3 |
| Current Lab Credits: | 0 |
| Current Clinical Credits: | 0 |
| Current Internship Credits: | 0 |
| Proposed Total Credit Hours : | 3 |
| Proposed Lecture Credits: | 3 |
| Proposed Lab Credits: | 0 |
| Proposed Clinical Credits: | 0 |
| Proposed Internship Credits: | 0 |
| Explanation of proposed modifications to course: | Five year course review; no changes |
| Contact person/email: | Kris Long klong@mohave.edu |
| SUN Course?: | No |
| If yes, please provide the established SUN number: | |
| Is this an AGEC course: | No |
| Does this course transfer : | Yes |
| How does the course transfer?: | ASU NAU UA |
| Student Learning Outcomes: | 1. Identify the physical properties of the three states of matter and the physical and chemicalproperties of fire. (2,3,5)
2. Provide scientific examples of fire behavior in confined enclosures with and without ventilationusing basic terminology.(2,3,5) 3. Identify the growth levels of fire from the initial stage to its final stage. (3,5) 4. Communicate the different components of fire with in the Fire Tetrahedron. (2,3) 5. Differentiate between the varieties of agents used for fire extinguishment and explain theapplication methods for each of these agents. (2,3,5,6) |
| Internship Contact Hours per term: | |
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| Previous Course Title if Changed: | |
| General Education Philosophy Connections: | Communication Skills Critical Thinking Skills and Problem Solving Techniques of Inquiry Technological Competency |
| Department and/or AOI Meeting: | Yes |