Fire Fighting

CHM 100 Fundamentals of Chemistry
4-3-2 (Lecture/Standard Lab)/4-0-0 (Web) This one-semester course is intended to introduce the non-science major to the basic concepts of chemistry. Topics will include elements, compounds, atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical equations, reaction energy, solutions, acid-base chemistry and gases. Prerequisites: A minimum ACT Reading score of 18 or COMPASS score of 80 or TRS 102 and a minimum ACT Math Test score of 19 or COMPASS PreAlgebra Test score of 79 or MATH 096.

EMT 110 Basic Emergency Medical Tech
9-6-9 (Lecture/Standard Lab) The Basic EMT is the minimum level of training required for work on a transporting ambulance. The EMT course is a study of the topics and skills necessary to make life saving interventions and stabilize patients during transport to a medical facility. This course not only involves lecture and practical skill labs but also introduces the clinical component of EMS education. Students who are successful in this course are eligible for licensing as an EMT Basic through the Michigan Department of Community health via the National Registry of EMT's exam. Prerequisites: Admission to program. Minimum ACT Reading score of 14 or COMPASS score of 65 or TRS 096 and TRS 105 or ENG 099.

ENG 110 College Writing I
3-3-0 (Composition)/3-0-0 (Web) This college writing course will help students become more competent and confident writers. It will enable students to practice and become more skillful in the different stages of the writing process: generating ideas, planning and organizing, rough-draft writing, revising, refining, and proofreading. Students will write a variety of papers, no less than six, such as papers narrating and describing experiences, summarizing information, explaining an idea or concept, and supporting an opinion. Other assignments may include a journal, a letter seeking employment, a letter to the editor, and answering essay exams. Research skills, such as using the library and following appropriate documentation style in citing sources, will be taught. Students will improve their grammar, style, and thinking skills and learn how to produce writing necessary for success in further academic and employment pursuits. Prerequisites: Minimum ACT Writing Skills score of 18 or COMPASS score of 70 or ENG 098 or ENG 099 and ACT Reading score of 14 or COMPASS score of 65 or TRS 096 and TRS 105 or ENG 099.

FIRE 102 Firefighter II
12-10-4 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This course includes basic fire fighting skills while utilizing tools and equipment commonly used by municipal fire departments. Hazardous Materials Operations (24 hour) level training is a required component. IMPORTANT NOTE: The current Fire Science curriculum is offered as a career advancement program for the already certified volunteer or career firefighter. The program can recognize a limited number of training certifications issued by the State of Michigan and the State of Indiana. Students possessing certifications should contact KVCC for transferability. Students in need of Firefighter II certification are encouraged to contact KVCC at (269) 488-4202, or visit the KVCC web site at www.kvcc.edu for program updates. Prerequisites: Permission of Fire Science Program Manager at Kalamazoo Valley Community College required.

WPE 101 Principles of Fitness & Health
2-2-0 (Lecture/Discussion) Students will learn the components of health related fitness. Topics include cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular endurance, strength, flexibility, nutrition, substance abuse, holistic health, and STD's. Discussion as well as activity is a part of most topics. Each student plans and implements a personal exercise program.