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FIRT 2309. Fire Fighting Strategies and Tactics I. (3-3-0)
The study of essential elements in analyzing the nature of fire and determining the requirements. Efficient
and effective utilization of manpower, equipment and apparatus. Emphasis to be placed on pre-planning,
study of conflagration problems, fire ground organization problem solving related to fire ground decision
making and attach tactics and strategy. Use of mutual aid and large scale command problems.
FIRT 2331. Firefighting Strategies and Tactics II. (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: FIRT 2309
Continuation of Firefighting Strategies and Tactics I. Emphasis on use of incident command in large scale
command problems and other specialized fire problems.
FIRT 2380, 2381. Cooperative Seminar. (3-1-20)
A course through which the student can earn college credit for their on-the-job training. The actual work
experience for each student will be developed by the employer and the teacher-coordinator. The
cooperative training will be planned to provide the student with technical experience in the field of fire
technology. Lab fee.
GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 1301. Physical Geography. (3-3-0)
This course introduces students to the processes that drive earth’s physical system. Students will explore
the relationships among these physical systems, with emphasis on weather and climate, water, ecosystems,
geologic processes and landform development and human interactions with the physical environment.
GEOG 1302. Human Geography. (3-3-0)
This course introduces students to fundamental concepts, skills and practices of human geography. Place,
space, and scale serve as a framework for understanding patterns of human experience. Topics for
discussion may include globalization, population and migration, culture, diffusion, political and economic
systems, language, religion, gender and ethnicity.
GEOG 1303. World Regional Geography. (3-3-0)
This course is an introduction to the world’s major regions seen through their defining physical, social,
cultural, political and economic features. These regions are examined in terms of their physical and human
characteristics and their interactions. The course emphasizes relationships among regions on issue such as
trade, economic development, conflict and the role of regions in the globalization process.
GOVERNMENT
GOVT 2305. U.S. Government and Constitution (3-3-0)
Core Area 070
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including
the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election
process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights.
GOVT 2306. Texas Government and Constitution (3-3-0)
Core Area 070
Origin and development of the Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local government,
federalism and intergovernmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy and
the political culture of Texas.
HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING
HART 1266. Practicum-HVAC (2-0-14)
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the
employer, college, and student. Lab Fee.
HART 1267. Practicum-HVAC (2-0-14)
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the
employer, college, and student. Lab Fee.
