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FAM 252 Introduction to Family Science (3)
Introduction to the scientific study of the family. Topics covered will include the important theoretical frameworks in family science, historical trends in marriage and family life, gender role theory, family life cycle theory, parenthood, communication, economics of family life, conflict, divorce, step-families and step-parenting, family strengths. Students will analyze contemporary family issues and take informed, written positions on those issues.
FAM 253 Human Sexuality: Development, Behavior and Attitudes (3)
Study of human sexuality, including the process of gender differentiation, sexual response patterns, sexual behavior and attitudes. Prerequisite: Three hours in social or behavioral sciences.
FAM 255 Child Development (3)
An overview of the various aspects of development (physical, social, emotional, intellectual) in the social context for children prenatally through adolescence. Course will emphasize techniques of directed observation.
FLM 110 Filmmaking: Treatment to Storyboard (4)
This course offers project-based instruction on the basics of filmmaking. Through lecture and hands-on activities, the student will be familiar with creating a film treatment and proposal, writing and revising a screenplay and creating and managing a storyboard. FLM 110 is part of the certificate in Filmmaking: Script to Screen.
FLM 120 Filmmaking: Storyboard through Production (4)
This course offers project-based instruction on the basics of filmmaking. Through lecture and hands-on activities, such as directing a scene, lighting a scene, the student will be familiar with techniques involved in directing, set designing, cinematography, lighting, and audio as applied to film production. FLM 120 is part of the Certificate in Filmmaking: Script to Screen. Prerequisite: FLM 110.
FLM 130 Filmmaking: Editing through Distribution (4)
This course offers hands-on experience in elements of filmmaking including graphic design, editing, music production and promotion. Emphasis is on preparation for entry level positions in the industry. FLM 130 is part of the Certificate in Filmmaking: Script to Screen. Prerequisites: FLM 120.
FPX 100 Fluid Power (3)
This course is a study of fluid power theory, component identification and application, schematic reading, and basic calculations related to pneumatic and hydraulic systems and their operations. Co-requisite: FPX 101
Sub-Categories of FPX 100
FPX 1001 Basic Hydraulics (1)
Introduces students to the basic concepts of basic fluid power, fluid power systems, and how they apply to industrial applications.
FPX 1002 Intermediate Hydraulics (1)
Introduces students to the basic concepts of basic fluid power, fluid power systems, and how they apply to industrial applications.
FPX 1003 Basic Pneumatics (1)
Introduces students to the basic concepts of basic pneumatics, fluid power systems, and how they apply to industrial applications.
FPX 1011 Basic Hydraulics Lab (0.5)
Introduces students to the basic concepts of basic fluid power, fluid power systems, and how they apply to Industrial applications.
FPX 1012 Intermediate Hydraulics Lab (1)
Introduces students to the basic concepts of basic fluid power, fluid power systems, and how they apply to industrial applications.
FPX 1013 Basic Pneumatics Lab (0.5)
Introduces students to the basic concepts of basic pneumatics, fluid power systems, and how they apply to industrial applications.
FR 101 Elementary French (4)
The study of basic French through grammar, reading and oral practice.
FR 102 Elementary French (4)
A continuation of FR 101. The study of basic French through grammar, reading and oral practice. Prerequisite: FR 101.
FRS 101 Introduction to Fire Service (3)
This course includes fire department organization, fire behavior, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment, portable fire extinguishers, fire hose, appliance and streams.
FRS 102 Firefighters Basic Skills I (3)
This course includes ropes, ladders, aircraft rescue, forcible entry, first aid, blood borne pathogens, and emergency disaster planning, and CPR.
FRS 103 Firefighters Basic Skills II (3)
This course includes building construction, wild land fire fighting, fire control and ventilation.
FRS 104 Firefighters Intermediate Skills I (3)
This course includes water supply, foam fire streams, fire alarms and communications, hazardous materials awareness, hazardous materials operations, sprinklers, and salvage and overhaul.
FRS 105 Firefighters Intermediate Skills II (3)
This course includes fire department organization, fire behavior, personal protective equipment, fire hose, appliances and streams, ropes, forcible entry.
FRS 201 Firefighters Advanced Skills I (3)
Firefighters Advanced Skills I includes firefighter safety, rescue, ventilation, ladders, fire control, and emergency disaster planning.
FRS 202 Firefighters Advanced Skills II (3)
Firefighters Advanced Skills II includes portable fire extinguishers, water supply, pump operations, foam fire streams, salvage, fire prevention, public education, and fire cause determination.
FRS 203 Firefighters Advanced Skills III (3)
Firefighters Advanced Skills III includes pump operations II, drivers training, overhaul, fire alarms and communications, sprinklers, and practicum.
FRS 204 EMT First Responder (3)
EMT First Responder includes first responder (EMS).
FRS 205 Fire Officer I (5)
Fire Officer I includes incident safety Officer, haz-mat tech., fire prevention, public education and fire cause determination II.
FRS 206 Fire Officer II (8)
Fire Officer II includes EMT, managing company tactical operations, decision making, and instructional techniques for company officers.
FRS 207 Fire Officer III (6)
Fire Officer III includes company officer, incident command system (ICS), leadership strategies for company success, and fire/arson detection.
FRT 152 Fire Prevention, Public Education and Fire Cause Determination II (0.5)
Relates to prefire planning, fire incident reports, building fire safety surveys, school exit drills, home safety programs, common fire hazards, fire cause determination, protection and detection systems and identification of structural deficiencies that could cause fires. Prerequisites: FRT 100-126, or consent of instructor.
FRT 153 Firefighter Survival & Rescue (1.1)
This course examines significant areas of firefighter fatalities and injuries associated with emergency and nonemergency situations. This course addresses causes of fatalities and injuries and recommended solutions and methods to implement the latter.
FRT 154 Hazardous Materials Technician (3.4)
This course provides the required training for Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Kentucky Occupations Health and Safety regulation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements. The course will cover responding to releases or potential releases of hazardous materials for the purpose of controlling the release and using specialized chemical-protective clothing and specialized control equipment. Prerequisites: FRT 100-151 or consent of instructor.
FRT 155 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (6)
This basic Emergency Medical Technician course covers all knowledge aspects of trauma care as outlined by national standards, created by federal guidelines, considered to be the responsibilities of ambulance operations. Training involves typical anatomy and physiology; patient assessment; care for respiratory and cardiac emergencies, control of bleeding; application of dressing and bandages; treatment for traumatic shock; care for fractures, dislocation, sprains and strains; medical emergencies; emergency childbirth; burns and heat emergencies; environmental emergencies; principles of vehicle rescue; transportation of patients and general operations of ambulance systems. Prerequisites: FRT 100-151 or consent of instructor.
FRT 156 Managing Company Operations: Decision Making (1)
This course is designed to meet the needs of fire officers and crew leaders with responsibilities to manage the operations of one or more companies in structural firefighting operations. The course components of this curriculum include preparation for response, decision making, and tactical operations. The foundation of the course is an extensive use of simulation to provide application of concepts and the development of skills. Managing Company Tactical Operations: Decision making provides an effective approach to command decision making and organization. The focus is a review of the command sequence and an overview of incident command for structural firefighting. Prerequisites: FRT 100-151 or consent of instructor.
FRT 157 Instructional Techniques for Company Officers (1)
Designed for company officers and other fire or rescue service personnel with the responsibility for conducting periodic company level or small unit training. Instructional Techniques for Company Officers introduces the participant to basic instructional concepts and techniques. Course emphasis is on those teaching principles and techniques applicable to fire and rescue service training. Topics include: effective communication, teaching from lesson plans, methods of instruction with emphasis on skills training, and adult learning. Prerequisites: FRT 100-151 or consent of instructor.
FRT 158 Company Officer (3.5)
This course involves information and activities needed to meet the minimum standards of Fire Service Company Officers in practicing competencies relative to administrative and incident resolution consistent with National Fire Protection Association Code 1021. Prerequisites: FRT 100-151 or consent of instructor. Co-requisites: FRT159, FRT 160, FRT 161.
FRT 159 Incident Command System (ICS) (0.9)
This course is designed to meet the needs of fire officers and managers with responsibilities to use, deploy, implement and/or function within a departmental Emergency Management System. This program addresses the need for incident management systems, an overview of the structure and expandability of ICS, an understanding of the command skills needed by departmental officers to effectively use ICS, guidelines and scenario practice on how to apply ICS, and guidelines and resource information for setting up and implement-ting a departmental ICS. Prerequisites: FRT 100-151 or consent of instructor. Co-requisites: FRT 158, FRT 160, FRT 161.
FRT 160 Leadership: Strategies for Company Success (0.8)
Designed to meet the needs of the company officer, this course provides the participant with basic skills and tools needed to perform effectively as a leader in the fire service environment. This leadership course addresses techniques and approaches to problem-solving, identifying and assessing the needs of the company officer’s subordinates, running meetings effectively in the fire service environment, and decision-making for the company officer. Prerequisites: FRT 100-151 or consent of instructor. Co-requisites: FRT 158, FRT 159, FRT 161.
FRT 161 Fire/Arson Detection (0.8)
The Fire/Arson Detection course is designed for fire officers and firefighters to improve their skills in determining fire causes at the fire scene. The course begins with the study of the motivation of the arsonist and progresses through to the prosecution of the crime of arson. The goal of the course is to provide appropriate training to the firefighter and fire officer so as to make an impact in reducing arson crimes throughout the nation. Prerequisites: FRT 100-151 or consent of instructor. Co-requisites: FRT 158, FRT 159, FRT 160.
