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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
FEMA 224-Hazard Mitigation Flood
Management in Disasters (1)
(formerly FEM 224)
Introduces students to the Hazard Management
facets of the insurance and floodplain management
fields, and offers an orientation regarding their
major functional organizations, roles, and activities.
Explores the legal basis and documentation for
each field and the information sources relied upon
by the organizations and responders involved.
Provides training in the necessity of, and techniques
and best practices for, critical collaboration in
and between each field, and opportunities to
apply those collaborative skills in practice.
FEMA 225-Telecommunicator
Emergency Response Taskforce (TERT)
Disaster Deployment Training
(formerly FEM 225)
Provides basic preparedness training for
Telecommunications Emergency Response Taskforce
(TERT) personnel to enhance eligibility for and
improve efficiency in potential deployment to
disaster sites. Explores the mental, physical, and
emotional elements of deployment preparedness,
emphasizing a holistic, communication-based
approach to addressing personal, familial, and
situational concerns. Introduces the concept
of stress and fatigue as additional challenges
inherent to deployment, and details a variety of
coping strategies to be used in planning for their
mitigation. Orients TERT team leaders to legal
authorizations and obligations pre-deployment,
their role as inter-team communicators and
facilitators, and responsibilities and potential
surroundings during deployment scenarios.
FEMA 226-Introduction to the Facility
Security and Risk Management Process (1)
(formerly FEM 226)
Introduces the Interagency Security Council
(ISC) and orients students regarding its function,
makeup, and authorities. Discusses the steps of
the ISC's Risk Management Process (RMP) and
examines the impact of each on facility resilience
and preparedness. Explores specific practical
applications of ISC governance and regulation
(including facility security calculation, operation
of Facility Security Committees, facility security
financing procedures, etc.) and investigates the
role each application plays in executing the RMP.
FILM: Film & Video
FILM 101-Introduction to Film (3)
• Gen Ed Arts
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 70
or (ESOL 70 and ESOL 71)
(formerly CMM 103)
Presents an analytical and interpretative study of
film masterworks. Covers the historical development
of film from silent short movies to the present and
includes an analysis of film from several perspectives:
artistic, technological, social and economic.
FILM 144-Digital Video Production (4)
(formerly CMM 152)
Develops digital video production skills pertaining
to camera operation, set design, studio lighting,
audio recording, video editing, and professional
crew roles and responsibilities. Extensive
hands-on active learning provides an insight
into on set studio productions and real world
applications. As a member of a production team,
students participate in the design and execution
of an effective digital video production.
FILM 222-Television Studio
Directing and Operations (4)
Prerequisite: FILM 144 or CMM 152
(formerly CMM 256)
Develops managerial and technical skills of
directing television productions in a multi-camera
studio. Script formats, scene blocking, managing
cast and crew and technical aspects required to
create successful programming are emphasized
in a series of hands-on production sessions.
FILM 244-Digital Film Production (4)
Prerequisite: FILM 144 or CMM 152
(formerly CMM 252)
Develops digital film production skills pertaining
to preproduction, production, and post
production. Extensive hands-on active learning
provides an insight into script writing, budgeting,
scheduling, field production, sound design, and
non-linear post production. As a member of
a production team, students will be required
to create a production book, digital film, and
DVD as part of their professional portfolio.
FILM 254-Postproduction: The Art of Editing (4)
Prerequisite: FILM 144 or CMM 152
or FILM 244 or CMM 252
(formerly CMM 254)
Develops practical skills in digital editing
through a series of demonstrations and intensive
hands-on exercises. Students will study various
editing styles and philosophies while designing
and completing assigned editing projects
using professional postproduction software.
Effective electronic media management and
postproduction processes are emphasized.
FILM 255-Advanced Postproduction
& Motion Graphics (4)
Prerequisite: FILM 254
(formerly CMM 261)
Develops advanced skills in digital postproduction
and motion graphics through a series of
demonstrations and intensive hands-on
exercises. By studying various editing styles
and philosophies, students will design and
complete assigned postproduction projects
using professional software packages.
FIRE: Fire Service
Administration
FIRE 101-Fire Protection Systems (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 OR Prerequisites or Co-
requisites: ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73
(formerly FSA 101)
Provides information relating to the design features
and operation of fire alarm systems. Design principles
involved in structural fire protection and automatic
suppression systems, including fire resistance
and endurance, flame spread evaluation, smoke
control, special hazard fire suppression systems,
water supply for fire protection, and evaluation
of sprinkler system designs will be examined.
FIRE 103-Fire Investigation and Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 OR Prerequisites or Co-
requisites: ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly FSA 103)
Examines technical, investigative, legal, and
managerial approaches to arson. Includes
the fundamentals needed for proper fire
science interpretation, recognition of origin
and cause, preservation and documentation
of evidence, scene security, motives of the
fire setter, and types of fire causes.
FIRE 105-Risk Assessment,
Reduction, and Safety (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 OR Prerequisites or Co-
requisites: ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly FSA 105)
Examines the concepts of community sociology,
the role of fire-related organizations within the
community, and their impact on shaping community
policy and master planning. Components of risk
identification, risk evaluation, incident management,
and accountability systems are examined.
Note: If student is not an active firefighter, they
must establish a mentor who is a FD Chief Officer.
Course Descriptions
FIRE 107-Disaster Planning and Response (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 OR Prerequisites or Co-
requisites: ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73)
(formerly FSA 107)
Examines concepts and principles of community
planning and response to fire, emergency, and
natural disasters, including the Incident Command
System (ICS), mutual aid and automatic response,
training and preparedness, communications,
hazardous materials planning, and disaster recovery.
Note: If student is not an active firefighter, they
must establish a mentor who is a FD Chief Officer.
FIRE 201-Fire and Emergency
Services Administration (3)
Prerequisite: FIRE 101; Prerequisite
or Co-requisite: ENGL 101
(formerly FSA 201)
Introduces the student to the organization and
management of a fire and emergency services
department and the relationship of government
agencies to the fire service. New technologies,
changing organizational structures, personnel and
equipment, municipal fire protection planning,
manpower and training, and financial management
are examined. Emphasis is placed on fire and
emergency service, ethics, and leadership from the
perspective of the company officer.
Note: If student is not an active firefighter, they
must establish a mentor who is a FD Chief Officer.
FREN: World Languages:
French
FREN 101-Introductory French I (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
(formerly LF 101)
Introduces the fundamentals of French grammar
and vocabulary. Develops oral and reading
skills in the language and competence in
answering basic questions. Through the reading
of lifelike dialogues, students gain insight into
French culture, thought, and expression.
FREN 102-Introductory French II (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: FREN 101
(formerly LF 102)
Continues to build upon the structures learned
in FREN 101. Students will improve fluency
as they learn new grammar and vocabulary
with increased emphasis on literature and
idiomatic speech. Through the reading of
life-like dialogues, students gain insight intro
French culture, thought, and expression.
FREN 201-Intermediate French I (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities, Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: FREN 102
(formerly LF 201)
Presents advanced grammar and composition with
selected readings pertinent to the intermediate level.
Group discussions in French and increased emphasis
on reading, writing, and intercultural competence.
FREN 202-Intermediate French II (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities, Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: FREN 201
(formerly LF 202)
Continues to build upon structures learned in
FREN 201. Presents advanced grammar and
composition with selected readings pertinent
to the intermediate level. Group discussions
in French and increased emphasis on reading,
writing, and intercultural competence.
GEOG: Geography
GRPH 112-Graphic Design II (3)
• Gen Ed Geography
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or ESOL 72
(formerly GG 101)
Explores elements of man s environment and
the changes resulting from natural and human
agents. Includes map reading and interpretation.
GEOG 102-Cultural Geography (3)
• Gen Ed Geography; Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or ESOL 72
(formerly GG 102)
Studies man in his regional settings, with
emphasis on the interrelationships of
physical and cultural phenomena.
GEOG 201-Urban Social Geography (3)
• Gen Ed Geography; Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: ENGL 101
(formerly GG 201)
Examines concepts of cities and how culture
interacts with urban landscapes.
GERM: World Languages:
German
GERM 101-Introductory German I (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
(formerly LG 101)
Introduces the fundamentals of German
grammar and vocabulary. Develops oral and
reading skills in the language and competence
in answering basic questions. Through the
reading of lifelike dialogs, students gain insight
into German culture, thought, and expression.
GERM 102 - Introductory German II (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: GERM 101
(formerly LG 102)
Continues to build upon the structures learned
in GERM 101. Students will improve fluency
as they learn new grammar and vocabulary.
Through the reading of lifelike dialogues, students
gain insight into aspects of life in German-
speaking countries, thought, and expression.
GERM 201 - Intermediate German I (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: GERM 102
(formerly LG 201)
Presents advanced grammar and composition
with selected readings pertinent to the
intermediate level. This course will further develop
all four language skills (listening, speaking,
reading, and writing) in a cultural context.
GERM 202 - Intermediate German II (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: GERM 201
(formerly LG 202)
Continues to develop the main four language
skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking in
a cultural context. Reviews and expands upon
the basic grammar covered in previous courses.
Students will broaden their active and passive
vocabulary and learn to read texts of various genres.
GISA: Geographic
Information Systems
GISA 101-Introduction to Geographic
Information Systems with ArcGIS (3)
(formerly GIS 101)
Introduces the principles of geospatial technologies
and the use/application of Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) software and data. Develops
student understanding of the fundamental
concepts and applications of GIS, spatial data,
and GIS software packages including Esri's ArcGIS
Desktop Suite. Discusses the need for skills in data
management, conversion, and compilation using
GIS software and provides practice in a computer
lab environment. Note: Students taking the course
should be proficient with the use of personal
computers in a Windows operating environment.