Linking Course, Discipline, and General Education Competencies
CHIPOLA COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE: / COURSE NUMBER:Fire Prevention Practices / FFP 1505
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A course on structure and organization of fire prevention, organizations, conducting inspections, interpreting and applying code regulations. A study of procedures and techniques of fire prevention, including surveying and mapping, recognition and elimination of fire hazards and fire risk analysis as applied to municipal and industrial occupancies. 3 semester credit hours
PREREQUISITES:
NAME(S) OF INSTRUCTOR(S): / Paul Ladouceur
DATE OF LATEST REVISION: / 2010-2011
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: (Please include title, author, publisher, edition & ISBN)
Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, Sixth Edition by International Fire Service Training Assoc(ISFTA)
GRADING POLICIES:
The standing of a student in each course is expressed by one of the following letters and corresponding grading system:
A – 100 – 93
B – 92 – 83
C – 70 – 82
F – 69 – 0
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor practices.
The Chipola Catalog provides specific information regarding other outcomes from the grading system. A student’s Grade Point Average is derived from the grading system/quality point scale.
DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC [FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY] COMPETENCIES / LEARNING OUTCOMES:
FFP 1505 is not a general education core course, but is a core Fire Science Course in the area of Fire Science Technology.
This course is designed to provide advanced training to certified firefighters and persons in the field of Fire Science.
1. The student will identify the purpose and need for fire prevention inspections and tactical surveys.
2. The student will present an analysis of fire hazards and causes.
3. The student will know definitions that apply to classification of occupancies.
4. The student will compute fire loads for different classes of occupancies.
5. The student will know classifications of fire.
6. The student will know appropriate method of extinguishment for each class of fire.
7. The student will understand the origin, purpose, success and failures of automatic sprinkler systems.
8. The student will know the classifications of standpipe systems.
9. The student will know the types of special extinguishing systems.
a) Dry Chemical
b) Halon
c) Foam systems
10. The student will identify and describe the design deficiencies that ate responsible for the spread of fire, heat, and smoke in buildings.
11. The student will describe the different exit requirements for various occupancies.
12. The student will explain the need for adequate and unimpeded travel from all areas of a structure.
13. The student will know proper procedures to conduct an effective inspection.
14. The student will know procedures to eliminate fire hazards and make on-the-spot corrections during an inspection.
15. The student will prepare a fire inspection report.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES FOR [FFP 1505]:
See chart, last page.
MEANS OF ACCOMPLISHING OUTCOMES:
Lecture
PowerPoint presentation
On-site Occupancy Practice Inspections
Hands on applications
Role-play
LIBRARY AND ON-LINE REFERENCE MATERIALS:
The library is a comprehensive, learning resource center providing information in print, electronic, and multimedia format to support the educational objectives of the College. In addition to print media, online catalogs and resources can be accessed through www.linccweb.org and www.netlibrary.com. Library hours are posted each semester at the building entrance.
Chipola’s website is located at www.chipola.edu.
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor recommendations and resources.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
The Information Technology Center, located in the library, is equipped with computer workstations. Lab hours are posted each semester at the building entrance.
ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE:
1. Administration and Orientation
2. Fire hazards and causes
3. Classification of occupancies
4. Classification of fire
5. Automatic sprinkler systems
6. Standpipe systems
7. Design of deficiencies
8. Conducting effective inspections
9. Procedures to eliminate fire hazards
10. Prepare a fire inspection report
9. Testing and evaluation
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.
ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES:
This program requires that students follow the BFST attendance policy, which basically states that no student may miss more than 10% of any course. Some class experiences however, have a mandatory attendance requirement.
Withdrawal policy as stated in the Chipola Catalog.
MAKE-UP POLICY:
Only students with approved absences will be allowed to make up course work and receive credit. Make-up work will be comparable in content and quality to the course instruction missed.
ACADEMIC HONOR CODE POLICY:
Students are expected to uphold the Academic Honor Code. Chipola College’s Honor Code is based on the premise that each student has the responsibility to
1) uphold the highest standards of academic honesty in his/her own work;
2) refuse to tolerate academic dishonesty in the college community; and
3) foster a high sense of honor and social responsibility on the part of students.
Further information regarding the Academic Honor Code may be found in the Chipola Catalog, Student Governance section.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY:
Chipola College is committed to making all programs and facilities accessible to anyone with a disability. Chipola’s goal is for students to obtain maximum benefit from their educational experience and to effectively transition into the college environment.
Students with disabilities are requested to voluntarily contact the Office of Students with Disabilities to complete the intake process and determine their eligibility for reasonable accommodations.
LINKING COURSE, DISCIPLINE, AND GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR [FFP1505]The student will: / COLLEGE LEVEL AND DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES** / ASSESSMENT METHODS USED BY FACULTY
1.The student will identify the purpose and need for fire prevention inspections and tactical surveys. / This course is not a General Education core Course. It is designed to enable students to meet specific competencies identified in the State of Florida DOE Student Performance Standards. / T
2.The student will present an analysis of fire hazards and causes.
3.The student will know definitions that apply to classification of occupancies.
4.The student will compute fire loads for different classes of occupancies.
5.The student will know classifications of fire.
6.The student will know appropriate method of extinguishment for each class of fire.
7.The student will understand the origin, purpose, success and failures of automatic sprinkler systems.
8.The student will know the classifications of standpipe systems.
9.The student will know the types of special extinguishing systems.
10.The student will identify and describe the design deficiencies that ate responsible for the spread of fire, heat, and smoke in buildings.
11.The student will describe the different exit requirements for various occupancies.
12.The student will explain the need for adequate and unimpeded travel from all areas of a structure.
13.The student will know proper procedures to conduct an effective inspection.
14.The student will know procedures to eliminate fire hazards and make on-the-spot corrections during an inspection.
15.The student will prepare a fire inspection report.
**Assessment Codes
T = Tests
Pre/Post = Pre- and Post-Tests
OT = Objective Tests
UT = Unit Tests
Q = Quizzes
F = Final Examination
CF = Cumulative Final / SP = Skills Performance
SD = Skills Demonstration
W = Writing Assignments
E = Essays
DE = Documented Essays
RP = Research papers
J = Jury
R = Recital / Proj. = Projects
Exp. = Experiments
Cap. Proj. = Capstone Project
Cap. Course = Capstone Course
Prac. = Practicum
Intern. = Internship
H = Homework / Clin. = Clinicals
Port. = Portfolio
Obs. = Teacher Observation
Sk. Check = Skills Check-off Curriculum Frameworks
For a list of Chipola’s College-Level Competencies, see www.chipola.edu.
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