College of Southern Idaho Catalog 2009-2010
Finance Course Descriptions
FINA 102 3.00 Cr Hrs
Personal Finance Available: fall, spring, summer
This is an introductory course highlighting personal financial planning including: goal setting, career planning, budgeting, tax planning, housing, using credit, and retirement planning. Projects encourage students to apply course concepts to their own situations. There are no prerequisites.
FINA 199 6.00 Cr Hrs
Workshop
This number is applied to any of the banking areas and is indicative of a workshop course that may not transfer to another institution.
FINA 209 3.00 Cr Hrs
Fundamentals of Investing Available: fall, spring
This course introduces students to stock market investing; including security market operations, common and preferred stocks, bonds, derivatives, mutual funds, and portfolio management. A framework is created for students to assess and monitor investments. Critical-thinking is employed to evaluate companies as potential investments. Students with limited financial experience are encouraged to complete FINA 102 before taking this course
Fire Service Technology Course Descriptions
FIRS 101 1.00 Cr Hr
Orientation 1
The purpose, objectives, and scope of Idaho's Certification program is covered in this course. Organization charts; primary functions of state and national fire service organizations; local department public relations programs; and the cleaning, maintenance costs and degree of protection of the firefighter's protective clothing and other equipment are a part of the instruction received in this course. In addition, issues involving the fire service on a national level are covered.
FIRS 102L 1.00 Cr Hr
Orientation 2
Associated lab for FIRS 101.
FIRS 103L 2.00 Cr Hrs
Orientation 3
Associated lab for FIRS 101.
FIRS 104 1.00 Cr Hr
Safety 1
This course covers important aspects of safety on the fire ground and around the station. It is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of the following: accident control concepts, safety programs, safe use of facilities, personal protective equipment, safety in training, en route hazard, the emergency scene, special hazards, and inspection safety.
FIRS 105L 1.00 Cr Hr
Safety 2
Associated lab for FIRS 104.
FIRS 106L 1.00 Cr Hr
Safety 3
Associated lab for FIRS 104.
FIRS 107 1.00 Cr Hr
First Aid 1
The firefighter student in this course will receive instruction leading to certification in General First Aid and CPR. Instruction will also be given in the "Heimlich" maneuver, triage, identifying and treating burns, controlling bleeding, applying dressing and bandages, and identifying and treating poisoning.
FIRS 108L 1.00 Cr Hr
First Aid 2
Associated lab for FIRS 107.
FIRS 109L 2.00 Cr Hrs
First Aid 3
Associated lab for FIRS 107.
FIRS 110 1.00 Cr Hr
Fundamentals of Fire Service Sci 1
This course is designed to provide the student with a basic knowledge of applied mathematics technically related to the field of fire science. In addition, other basic science principles are covered to include: Principles of fire protection chemistry; characteristics of matter; mechanics of liquids; magnet and magnetism; electricity; and atomic energy and radiation.
FIRS 111 2.00 Cr Hrs
Fundamentals of Fire Service Sci 2
A continuation of FIRS 110.
FIRS 112 1.00 Cr Hr
Water Supply 1
In this course, the student will learn to identify properties of water, sources of water supply, parts of a water distribution system, types of hydrants, different types of pressure, and types of water main valves. Instruction will also be given in inspecting a fire hydrant, reading and recording flow pressures, and determining quantity of water from the opening.
FIRS 113L 1.00 Cr Hr
Water Supply 2
Associated lab for FIRS 112.
FIRS 114 1.00 Cr Hr
Fire Stream Hydrualics 1
This course will cover different types of fire streams, the characteristics of good fire streams, and the proper fire streams to be used for different types of fires. It will also provide instruction in the operations of common foam-making devices and the use of different foams. Identification of nozzles and tips according to type, design, nozzle pressure, and flow in GPM for proper operation of each is part of this course of instruction.
FIRS 115L 1.00 Cr Hr
Fire Stream Hydraulics 2
Associated lab for FIRS 114.
FIRS 116 1.00 Cr Hr
Ropes Knots & Rescue 1
This course is designed to instruct the student in the use of ropes in a wide variety of applications: in the use of backboards and stretchers, victim lifts, carries and drags; and in methods for searching for victims in buildings.
FIRS 117L 2.00 Cr Hrs
Ropes Knots & Rescue 2
Associated lab for FIRS 116.
FIRS 118 1.00 Cr Hr
Forcible Entry 1
This course provides the necessary knowledge and practical skills applications needed to perform the following forcible-entry operations: forcing doors, opening locked windows, opening walls and ceilings, opening roofs, and opening floors.
FIRS 119L 1.00 Cr Hr
Forcible Entry 2
Associated lab for FIRS 118.
FIRS 120 1.00 Cr Hr
Breathing Apparatus 1
This course is designed to instruct the fire fighter student in the operational functions of self-contained protective breathing apparatus and the methods of maintaining it and putting it on. Proper methods for charging air cylinders and the limitations and the degree of protection of self-contained breathing equipment are also covered in this course. Many exercises in this course emphasize practical use of the equipment in a variety of simulated fire ground situations.
FIRS 121L 1.00 Cr Hr
Breathing Apparatus 2
Associated lab for FIRS 120.
FIRS 122L 1.00 Cr Hr
Breathing Apparatus 3
Associated lab for FIRS 120.
FIRS 123 1.00 Cr Hr
Hose Techniques 1
All types, sizes, and uses of hoses are covered in this course including the use of nozzles--their attachment to hoses and the advancing of charged and dry lines. Inspection, maintenance, cleaning, rolling, and carrying of hose are other topics of instruction within the course.
FIRS 124L 1.00 Cr Hr
Hose Techniques 2
Associated lab for FIRS 123.
FIRS 125 1.00 Cr Hr
Ladder Techniques 1
All types of ladders used in the fire service, their parts and their uses will be covered in this course. Ladder raises, ladder carries, materials used in ladder construction, ladder inspection, care maintenance, and testing are also topics of instruction in this course.
FIRS 126L 1.00 Cr Hr
Ladder Techniques 2
Associated lab for FIRS 125.
FIRS 127 1.00 Cr Hr
Building Construction 1
This course is designed to provide the student with a thorough background in building construction principles as they relate to fire fighting. Included are general construction principles, wood and ordinary construction, mill construction, and concrete and steel construction. Concepts of "fireproof" and "fire resistant" are also covered.
FIRS 128L 1.00 Cr Hr
Building Construction 2
Associated lab for FIRS 127.
FIRS 129 1.00 Cr Hr
Ventilation 1
This course is designed to instruct the student in the use of hand and power tools as they apply to ventilation and forcible entry. The course also offers instruction in breaking and clearing windows, forcing windows, breaking walls, proper ventilation methods, and prevention of backdraft and safety precautions to be taken during ventilation.
FIRS 130L 1.00 Cr Hr
Ventilation 2
Associated lab for FIRS 129.
FIRS 131 1.00 Cr Hr
Salvage & Overhaul 1
This course will demonstrate the construction and use of a water chute and a water catchall, explain different methods of routing water and removing debris from a structure, demonstrate proper methods for folding and spreading salvage covers, explain main reasons for salvage and overhaul operations and precautions to be taken during them towards the prevention of evidence destruction.
FIRS 132L 1.00 Cr Hr
Salvage & Overhaul 2
Associated lab for FIRS 130.
FIRS 133 2.00 Cr Hrs
Fundamentals of Fire Mathematics
This course teaches a basic understanding of the fundamental math process--fractions, decimal fractions, measurement and weights, percentages and graphs, ration, proportion, powers and roots.
FIRS 134 4.00 Cr Hrs
Fundamentals of Fire Chemistry
This course includes the foundations of chemistry and chemical principles, language of science, chemical world and some of its reactions, physical forces caused by fire and the reactions that take place, and heat of fires and its significance before and during fires. The firefighter will demonstrate a basic understanding of the properties of solids and their importance in fire science, common flammable and combustible liquids and gases, flames and fire extinguishment, gas to halon extinguishing agents, fire classifications and water to foam agents.
FIRS 135 4.00 Cr Hrs
Fundamentals of Fire Physics
This course includes the characteristics of matter, motion and force, work and machines, liquids, characteristics of gases, combustion and heat, magnetism, electricity, atomic energy, and radiation. This course also includes basic principles and concepts of physical science in measurement, physical description, applied geometry, matter, mechanical properties of solids, fluids, force and accelerations, static equilibrium, energy and power, friction, simple machines, hydraulics and pneumatic principle, fluid in motion, waves, heat and temperature, heat transfer, heat engines, electricity, and magnetism and alternating currents.
FIRS 201 2.00 Cr Hrs
Fire Cause Determination
This course is designed to prepare the student with the knowledge and skills needed to correctly determine fire causes--the fire department's responsibility, the fire company's role, fire setters, and preserving and documenting evidence for the investigator and courtroom testimony.
FIRS 202 2.00 Cr Hrs
Fire Ground Management
The assuming of command of operation in a fire situation is the main subject of this course, dealing with the specific performances of sizing up; positioning of vehicle, equipment, and personnel; determining point of attack; type of lay or lays required; type and size of hose and nozzles to be used; the supervision of personnel in accomplishing forcible entry, rescue, and other fire suppression activities.
FIRS 203 1.00 Cr Hr
Hazardous Materials Incident Anal 1
This course is designed to give the student information on target hazards, configuration, local disaster plans, and the process of locating and notifying agencies on the disaster preparedness directory. The fire department's participation in the following disasters will also be covered: train derailment, building collapse, hazardous chemical/material exposure, major highway accident, aircraft accident, earthquake, fuel spill, forest fires, floods and riots.
FIRS 204L 1.00 Cr Hr
Hazardous Materials Incident Anal 2
Associated lab for FIRS 203.
FIRS 285 1-10 Cr Hrs
Cooperative Education
A maximum of 10 credit hours will be awarded for supervised on-the-job training upon completion of all course work. The on-the-job training consists of the practical application of the principles and practices taught in the prescribed courses. The credit hours will be granted upon written recommendation of the instructor of record and the local fire chief.
French Course Descriptions
FREN 101 4.00 Cr Hrs
Elementary French Available: fall
This course is and introduction to French, emphasizing oral communication, listening, and writing skills. Students learn basic structures in a structured environment; they practice idioms and situational vocabulary used in conversations. The course is also an introduction to French culture.
FREN 102 4.00 Cr Hrs
Elementary French 2 Available: spring
This course continues its emphasis on oral, listening, and writing skills in order to complete acquisition of basic structures of the language. In addition, students study idioms and vocabulary used in ordinary situations. This course continues its introduction to French culture, especially as culture is reflected in language choice.
FREN 199 1-3 Cr Hrs
French Workshop
This course is a workshop that may or may not transfer to another instutution.
FREN 200I 1-3 Cr Hrs
French Independent Study Available: fall, spring, summer
This is a semester-long project. Each credit hour is equivalent to 45 hours of work on a project. Students should make arrangements with the instructor in their field of interest. The request form for this project must be filled out and filed in the Records Office.
FREN 201 4.00 Cr Hrs
Intermediate French 1 Available: fall
This course is a systematic continuation of French grammar in which students complete intensive oral and written work and reading. Prerequisite: FREN 102 or college equivalent or three years of high school French.
FREN 202 4.00 Cr Hrs
Intermediate French 2 Available: spring
This course is a continued review of French grammar and oral work. Students also read intensively. Prerequisite: FREN 201 or college equivalent or four years of high school French.
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