Associate in Science Degree in Fire Technology
2025-2026 Map
Total Units: 60 - 66
Term 1
15.00 - 18.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| FSC 2: Introduction to Fire Science | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an overview of fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; life safety initiatives. (C-ID FIRE 100X). |
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| FSC 4: Fundamentals of Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread and are controlled. |
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| FSC 10: Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, pre-planning fire operations and operating at emergencies. (C-ID FIRE 130X). |
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| Area 1A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 2 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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Term 2
15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| FSC 12: Fundamentals of Fire Prevention | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the filed of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation. (C-ID FIRE 110X). |
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| FSC 14: Fire Protection Equipment and Systems | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. (C-ID FIRE 120X). |
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| POLS C1000: American Government and Politics | 3.00 | Meets Area 4. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. (C-ID POLS 110). |
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| Area 1B/C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 6 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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Term 3
15.00 - 18.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Select 9 units: | 9.00 | Department recommends FSC 18. This course qualifies a student for a Basic 32 Certificate. | |
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| Area 3 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 5 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Department recommends GEOG 2 or PSC 50/51. | |
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Term 4
15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Graduation Requirement Choice (See GE Guide) | 2.00 | ||
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| Elective (any courses numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999). | 13.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options. | |
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