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THE AFRICAN AMERICAN RACE AND THE LAW FIRE BEHAVIOR AND COMBUSTION
EXPERIENCE IN THE UNITED 3.0 Units 3.0 Units
STATES ETH S 166 will explore the historical and FIRE 102 oﬀ ers instruction in ﬁ re behavior
3.0 Units contemporary treatment of race in the United and control, matter and energy, units of
ETH S 132 surveys the African American States by both the courts and the legislature. measurement, flammable liquids, toxic
experience. It traces the role and contribu- The course employs an interdisciplinary gases, chemicals, radioactive hazards, and
tions of African American people in the approach to examining the social forces that ﬁ re ﬁ ghting techniques. FIRE 102 meets or
development of the United States. The course have and continue to shape the legal system exceeds the California State Fire Marshal’s
includes such major topics as the slave trade, and its impact on American Indians, African Oﬃ ce core requirement for Fire 5. Lecture
the Revolutionary War and Civil War, the Americans, Latinos/as, Asian Americans, 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligi-
development of African American commu- Muslims and other social minority groups. bility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Transfer
nities and culture as well as contemporary The seminar examines race from a multira- Credit: CSU.
African American issues. Lecture 3 hours. cial, multiethnic perspective. Participation 103
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for from a diverse group of students is encour- FIRE PREVENTION
ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typically aged. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepa- 3.0 Units
Oﬀ ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, ration: Eligibility for ENGL 101. Transfer
UC, USC. Credit: CSU, UC. FIRE 103 continues to present organization
and function of the ﬁ re prevention organiza-
164 FIRE TECHNOLOGY tions, inspection, surveying and mapping
THE ARMENIAN DIASPORA procedures, recognition of ﬁ re hazards,
3.0 Units engineering a solution to the hazard, enforce-
Classes in Fire Technology are oﬀ ered for students
ETH S 164 examines the development of the interested in preparing for careers in ﬁ re preven- ment of the solution, public relations as
Armenian Diaspora from the abandonment tion and ﬁ re ﬁ ghting. The course also provides aﬀ ected by ﬁ re prevention. FIRE 103 meets
of the Armenian Question by the United in-service and upgrading instruction for ﬁ re or exceeds the California State Fire Marshal’s
States and the European Powers in 1923, to ﬁ ghting personnel. A certiﬁ cate of completion Oﬃ ce core requirement for Fire 2. Lecture 3
the unfolding of current events that are criti- may be earned. hours. Prerequisite: FIRE 101 or equivalent.
cally aﬀ ecting the Armenian case today. The The Verdugo Fire Academy is a State Board of Transfer Credit: CSU.
course focuses on: the growing Armenian- Fire Services and California State Fire Marshal’s 104
American community, Armenian emigration accredited Regional Fire Academy sponsored by BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR
from the Middle East and Soviet Armenia, Glendale Community College and the Glendale FIRE PROTECTION
pressures of assimilation in the U.S., activi- Fire Department. 3.0 Units
ties of community organizations toward Instructors for the program are ﬁ re service profes-
preserving Armenian culture, current sionals drawn from many ﬁ re departments in FIRE 104 investigates the components of
Armenian aﬀ airs and U.S. foreign policy. Southern California. building construction that relate to ﬁ re safety.
Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara- The academy requires approximately 780 hours of The elements of construction and design
tion: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. classroom and drill ground instruction totaling of structures are shown to be key factors
Course Typically Oﬀ ered: Spring. Transfer thirty two units (32). The four courses, FIRE when inspecting buildings, preplanning
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. ﬁ re operations, and operating during ﬁ res.
116, 117, 118, and 119 are currently oﬀ ered in The development and evolution of building
165 sequential semesters as an extended program and ﬁ re codes are studied in relationship
INTRODUCTION TO RESTORATIVE solely on weekends. to past ﬁ res in residential, commercial, and
JUSTICE Students receive a variety of California State industrial occupancies. FIRE 104 meets or
3.0 Units Fire Marshal’s certiﬁ cates upon graduation from exceeds the California State Fire Marshal’s
ETH S 165 introduces students to the the academy in addition to their basic academy Oﬃ ce core requirement for Fire 4. Lecture 3
principles of Restorative Justice (RJ) and completion certiﬁ cate. hours. Prerequisite: FIRE 101 or equivalent.
its application to the treatment of human 101 Note: May be taken 2 times for credit. Trans-
suﬀ ering in a range of contexts, including PRINCIPLES OF FIRE EMERGENCY fer Credit: CSU.
in educational settings and issues related to SERVICES 105
criminal justice. It explores the needs and 3.0 Units FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
roles for key stakeholders (victims, oﬀ enders, FIRE 101 provides an overview to ﬁ re protec- 3.0 Units
communities, justice systems) and evalu- tion; career opportunities in ﬁ re protection
ates the potential of RJ to fundamentally and related ﬁ elds; philosophy and history FIRE 105 presents the methods, techniques
shift the way we understand and carry out of ﬁ re protection/service; ﬁ re loss analysis; and practical application of port able ﬁ re
justice. In addition to gaining a theoretical organization and function of public and extinguishing equipment, sprinkler systems,
and historical background in RJ, students private ﬁ re protection services; ﬁ re depart- protection systems for special hazards, and
gain practical and introductory experience ments as part of local government; laws and ﬁ re alarm and detection systems. FIRE 105
in applying restorative strategies. Lecture 3 regulations aﬀ ecting the ﬁ re service; ﬁ re meets or exceeds the California State Fire
hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibil- service nomenclature; speciﬁ c ﬁ re protection Marshal’s Oﬃ ce core requirement for Fire 3.
ity for ENGL 101. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: FIRE 101 or
functions; basic ﬁ re chemistry and physics; equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU.
introduction to ﬁ re protection systems; intro-
duction to ﬁ re strategy and tactics. Lecture 3
hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibil-
ity for ENGL 101. Transfer Credit: CSU.

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