study of instructional techniques employed to help develop the
selection, design, and development of Fire Prevention and Education
Programs.

FST 219* Hazardous Materials Chemistry (3) This course provides
basic fire chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials
including problems of recognition, reactivity, and health encountered
by firefighters. This course is not intended to satisfy the natural
science requirement for the AAS degree.

FST 220* Independent Study (1-3) This course is designed for
students interested in furthering their knowledge, at an independent
study level, in an area where no specific curriculum offering is
currently available. Independent study problems might include:
research papers, special construction projects, research projects,
etc. PREREQUISITE: Must have completed Fire Science Certificate
and ENGL 1010.

FST 222* Fire Investigation II (3) This course is intended to provide
the student with advanced technical knowledge on rule of law, fire
scene analysis, fire behavior, evidence collection and preservation,
scene documentation, case preparation and testifying.
PREREQUISITE: FST 202*.

FST 231* NFPA Life Safety Code (3) This course is an intensive
study of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code which is the foundation for
the NFPA Fire Codes.

French
FREN 1010 Beginning French I (3) An elementary course in the
essentials of French with an emphasis on listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. An introduction to the culture and history of
France and the French-speaking world.

FREN 1020 Beginning French II (3) A continuation of FREN 1010.
Listening,speaking, reading, and writing are emphasized.
PREREQUISITE: FREN 1010 or appropriate placement on
departmental language proficiency exam.

FREN 2010 Intermediate French I (3) A course designed to improve
the student's ability to understand spoken and written French, to use
French grammar, and to read and write at the intermediate level.
Readings and exercises in French literature and documents are used
to familiarize students with French culture and language.
PREREQUISITE: FREN 1020 or appropriate placement on
departmental language proficiency exam.

FREN 2020 Intermediate French II (3) A continuation of FREN 2010.
PREREQUISITE: FREN 2010 or appropriate placement on
departmental language proficiency exam.

FREN 290P* French Study Abroad ( 1-2) This course allows
students to experience a foreign language and culture first hand.
Students are required to complete a research project based on their
experience. PREREQUISITE: FREN 1020 or permission of instructor.

General Technology

GTP 100* General Technology (28) Upon documented evidence
of successful completion of a post-secondary vocational program
and 15 hours of collegiate level work at VSCC, credit may be granted
for this course toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in
General Technology. In order to receive credit, the student must
demonstrate that vocational competencies are equivalent to learning
outcomes expected from college level courses. Appropriate
assessment procedures to document college level proficiency are
required for all articulated programs.

GTP 110* Culinary Arts (28) Upon documented evidence of
successful completion of the Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Program
approved by the American Culinary Federation Education Institute,
credit may be granted for this course toward the Associate of
Applied Science degree in General Technology with a concentration
in Culinary Arts. Students may demonstrate competency by scoring
a score at or above the national post-secondary mean on the Student
Occupational Competency Achievement Test (SOCAT) in the
Culinary Arts occupational area.

GTP 130* Industrial Technology (28) Upon documented evidence
of successful completion of a post-secondary vocational training
program plus 15 hours of collegiate level work at VSCC and evaluation
by appropriate faculty, credit may be granted for this course toward
the Associate of Applied Science degree. Additional testing may be
required to verify competence in Industrial Technology. Appropriate
assessment procedures to document college level proficiency are
required for all articulated programs.

Geography
GEOG 101 Physical Geography (3) Characteristics, processes,
and dimensions of earth's natural environments, including aspects
of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. Map
analysis and tools of the physical geographer will be addressed.
Field trips may be required.

GEOG 105 World Regional Geography (3) A survey of the
developed and developing world regions. Regional cohesion and
differentiation will result from the concepts of space, interaction,
physical characteristics, culture, and economics. Geographic
techniques will be used throughout the course.

GEOG 108 Cultural Geography (3) An introduction to the
geography of human cultures. Course topics focus on human/
environment interaction; demographics; distribution patterns and
interactions of such cultural characteristics as language, religion,
politics, urbanization, and economics. Field trips are required.