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ASAST in Fire Protection Science Credit Distribution

 Subject Area/Category      Credits
       
 I. General Education Requirements      30
 A. English Composition    6  
 B. Humanities    6  
 C. Social Sciences    6  
 D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics    12  
 Intermediate and pre-calculus mathematics or above*  (6)    
 General physics or general chemistry  (6)    
       
 II. Area of Study: Fire Protection Science      21
 A. Building Construction/Codes    3  
  • Structures or Structural Design
     
 B. Hazardous Materials    3  
  • Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
     
 C. Fire Protection/Fire Prevention    3  
 D. Fire Investigation    3  
 E. Fire Fighting Tactics    3  
 F. Fire Department Organization and Administration    3  
 G. Fire Protection Services Electives    3  
  • Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics or Fire Protection Hydraulics
  • Fire Dynamics
  • Fire Hazards and Causes
  • Industrial Frie Hazards
  • Transportation and Industrial Fire Hazards
  • Fire Investigation and Legal Problems
  • Fire Extinguishing and Alarm Systems
  • Fire Protection Inspector or Subcode Official
  • Fire Insurance
  • Occupational Safety and Health Act
     
 III. Free Electives      9
 A. Computer Requirement    3  
 B. Free Electives    6  
       
 Total      60 credits


*Some areas of study require mathematics at the level of pre-calculus algebra and calculus.

Note 1: Courses listed in Area of Study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for this option.
Note 2:
Corollary Requirements:
• 6 credits of Intermediate and Precalculus Algebra
• One full year of General Chemistry
• 3 credits of Computer Concepts

Students may check the appropriateness of other courses by contacting the Advisement Center.



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