Page 213 of Cochise College 2006-2007 Catalog by Cochise College Arizona

212 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS v Indicates laboratory or studio fees 8 Indicates course may be offered online FRE 102 ELEMENTARY FRENCH (4) Prerequisite(s): FRE 101 or two years of high school French. Continuation of FRE 101 with further development of conversation, grammar, reading and composition. Stress on language use and vocabulary development. 4 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory. FRE 201 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH (4) Prerequisite(s): FRE 102 or three years of high school French. A review of grammar, pronunciation, and development of patterns of speech in French, with additional practice in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the language. Supplemental readings and assignments to enrich the student's vocabulary. 4 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory. FRE 202 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH (4) Prerequisite(s): FRE 201 or four years of high school French. A review of grammar, pronunciation, and development of patterns of speech in French, with additional practice in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the language. Supplemental readings and assignments to enrich the student's vocabulary. 4 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory. Fire Science FST 101 FIREFIGHTER SAFETY AND ENTRY LEVEL OPERATIONS (4) Prerequisite(s): None. The first in a series of four courses designed to train the student for a career in fire service. The course will cover topics in firefighter orientation, firefighter safety, fire behavior, and building construction. All materials covered will be through didactic and hands-on learning. 3 hours lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory. FST 102 FIREFIGHTER RESCUE OPERATION (4) Prerequisite(s): FST 101 or permission of Fire Science Program Coordinator. The second in a series of four courses designed to train the student for a career in fire service. The course will cover topics in rescue and extrication, vehicle extrication, forcible entry tools, forcible entry techniques and ground ladders. All materials covered will be through didactic and hands-on learning. 3 hours lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory. FST 103 FIREFIGHTER GROUND LADDERS AND HOSE PROCEDURES (4) Prerequisite(s): FST 102 or permission of Fire Science Program Coordinator. The third in a series of four courses designed to train the student for a career in fire service. The course will cover topics in firefighter ladder application and basic fire hose techniques. All materials covered will be through didactic and hands-on learning. 3 hours lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory. FST 104 FIRE SUPPORT SERVICES (4) Prerequisite(s): FST 103 or permission of Fire Science Program Coordinator. The fourth in a series of four courses designed to train the student for a career in fire service. The course will cover topics in fire detection systems, sprinkler systems, basic fire cause and origin information, and fire education practices. All materials covered will be through didactic and hands-on 3 hours lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory. FST 106 FUNDAMENTALS OF FIRE PREVENTION (3) Prerequisite(s): None. A survey of the basic principles of fire prevention with special emphasis on fire detection and extinguishing systems and on the interpretation and enforcement of fire regulations. Includes the study of hazards associated with heating equipment and building design as well as chemicals and explosives. 3 hours lecture.

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