Middlesex County College

Department of Chemistry and Physics

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM


Why major in Fire Science Technology?

This program meets the continuing educational needs of the professional and volunteer fire fighters. It enables fire fighters to perform their current duties more effectively and to prepare for greater levels of responsibility within the fire service system


Are there any requirements I must satisfy before I start taking courses in my major?

Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency must be verified with a passing score in the College's placement test. You must also have a grade of "C" or better in one year of high school laboratory chemistry.


Semester I Credits Semester II Credits
FSC 103 Introduction to Fire Protection 3 CSC 105* Computer Applications and Systems 3
SCI 107 Principles of Chemistry and Physics for Fire Science 4 ENG 122 English Composition II or English Composition II Writing about Literature 3
Eng 121 English Composition I 3 MAT 108 Mathematics II 3
MAT 107 Mathematics I 3 FSC 204 Building Construction 3
Phys Ed/Health Physical Education/Health 1 - 3   General Education Humanities Elective (GE HUM)
 
3
Subtotal 14 - 16 Subtotal 15


Semester III Credits Semester IV Credits
FSC 206 Fire Strategy and Tactics 3 FSC 210 Fire and Arson Investigation 3
FSC 207 Hazardous Materials for the Fire Service 3 FSC 212 Fire Prevention and Inspection 3
FSC 209 Fire Suppression and Detection Systems 3
MGT 200
Principles of Supervision 3
POS 201 United States and Local Government 3   General Education Humanities (GE HUM) or Social Science Elective (GE SS) 3
FSC 214
Rescue Company Operations 3
Free Elective (Recommended:  EMT 101 or EMP 110) 3
    SCI 104

Technical Communications

1
        Subtotal 16

Subtotal

15 Total Credits 60 - 62

With advisor approval students may select a higher level science or mathematics sequence.

* CSC 105 or higher


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