Course Description: Effective records management for manual and computerized records systems as applied to alphabetic, numeric, subject and geographic filing methods.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Course Description: Job-search skills and career development including topics such as completing an application form and resume, developing interviewing techniques, developing job leads, and investigating career opportunities, job requirements and career ladders.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Basics of financial management for a small business including financial statements, cash flow projections, methods of financing a small business and record keeping systems for the small business.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: No textbook required.
Course Description: Developing a comprehensive business plan for a small business venture with guidance and assistance from the instructor in the completion of the business plan.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Using computer aided drafting software to generate two-dimensional working drawings.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hutchinson High School Students Only.
Course Description: Utilization of parametric modeling software to develop 3D models of mechanical parts and assemblies as well as 2D detail drawings for manufacture.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hutchinson High School Students Only.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hutchinson High School students only.
Course Description: Experiences designed to help with the transition into college life; exploration of essential techniques for success as a college student.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Development of awareness of interest, abilities, values and resources one uses in making career decisions.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Navigation of structure and organization of National Electrical Code codebook chapters and tables.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Course is part of a Department of Labor approved Apprenticeship Program. Typically taken in the second year.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Fundamental elements necessary for student to recognize and react to cardiac emergencies for adults, children and infants; instruction and practice for skill acquisition in CPR, AED, rescue breathing, bag-valve mask use and relief of choking. Information in basic cardiac function and risk factors related to cardiac emergencies. Identification of potential scene and personal safety risks and precautions.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 0.50
Section Notes: Upon successful completion of the course, nationally recognized two year certification at Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer level. Repeatable for credit but not for credit toward graduation.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 0.50
Section Notes: Upon successful completion of the course, nationally recognized two year certification at Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer level. Repeatable for credit but not for credit toward graduation.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 0.50
Section Notes: Upon successful completion of the course, nationally recognized two year certification at Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer level. Repeatable for credit but not for credit toward graduation.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 0.50
Section Notes: Upon successful completion of the course, nationally recognized two year certification at Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer level. Repeatable for credit but not for credit toward graduation.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 0.50
Section Notes: Upon successful completion of the course, nationally recognized two year certification at Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer level. Repeatable for credit but not for credit toward graduation.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 0.50
Section Notes: Upon successful completion of the course, nationally recognized two year certification at Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer level. Repeatable for credit but not for credit toward graduation.
Course Description: Completion of Composition 1A allows students to develop and structure writing that meets academic standards using conventions of composition with an emphasis on development, editing, peer collaboration, and responsible communication. Course covers instruction in research, documentation, and ethical integration of research. Selected readings for models and criticism are used.
Course Notes: HS GPA over 3.0, or Accu NG Writing Score 255+ & Accu NG Reading Score 255+, and ACT Reading Score of 18 or above, or ACT English Score of 18 or above.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better to sequence to EN102. Based on placement scores, students may be required to enroll in EN100/EN099 instead of EN101.
Course Description: Composition II develops critical reading and writing skills through the exploration of literary texts in thematic units, with an emphasis on research, documentation, and rhetoric by drafting arguments appropriate for target audiences.
Course Notes: EN101 English Composition IA with a grade of C or higher, or EN101H English Comp IA with a grade of C or higher, or EN100 English Comp IB with a grade of C or higher.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Hutchinson High School Students only. Textbooks supplied to students.
Course Description: Building materials, their physical properties and reactions to fire; building configurations and their applicability to specific hazardous industrial operations.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: History and philosophy of fire protection; review of statistics of loss of life and property by fire; introduction to agencies involved in fire protection; current legislative developments and career orientation; current related problems; review of expanding future fire protection.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Basic rescue operations utilizing ropes, hardware and related equipment. This course follows the guidelines of NFPA 1006-Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 6.1.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.50
Meeting Times:
Days: F
Times: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Campus: Main Campus
Building: Fire Science Building
Room: FS116
Days: SU
Times: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Course Description: Surface ice rescue support functions at the 'operations' level as set forth in NFPA 1670 including preplanning, scene and victim assessment, shore-based rescue operations and IMS.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.50
Meeting Times:
Days: MT
Times: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Campus: Main Campus
Building: Fire Science Building
Room: FS112
Days: W
Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Campus: Main Campus
Building: Fire Science Building
Room: FS112
Course Description: Primary surface ice rescue functions at the 'technician' level as set forth in NFPA 1670 including ice rescue incident preplanning, ice rescue incident scene management, performance of ice rescue procedures utilizing equipment unique to ice rescue.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Meeting Times:
Days: W
Times: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Campus: Main Campus
Building: Fire Science Building
Room: FS112
Days: R
Times: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Course Description: Rapid entry team training involves training in personal protective equipment, and any specialized rescue equipment needed to rescue emergency responders that are in jeopardy. In addition, this course emphasizes techniques involved in self-rescue.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Following National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1041, preparation to effectively deliver classroom instruction using instructional aids and evaluation instruments, considering student needs, learning styles, and a conducive learning environment.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Continuation of Fire Officer I, including the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of private organizations and governmental agencies with the fire service. Coursework meets the Fire Officer II requirements listed in the NFPA standard 1021, 2014 edition.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00