Bachelors Degree in Fire Sciences

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Program Overview

The Fire Sciences program at Brookwood University is designed for students aspiring to serve as firefighters and emergency response professionals. Students study fire prevention, suppression, and emergency management. They gain practical experience in firefighting techniques, hazardous materials response, and incident command. Graduates are well-prepared to join fire departments, rescue teams, and related public safety agencies, dedicating themselves to protecting communities in the face of fires and emergencies.

Courses offered in Bachelors Degree in FIRE SCIENCES

Module 1

  • Course Name

  • Credit Hours

  • Introduction to the Humanities

    The course explores philosophic and artistic heritage of humanity expressed through a historical perspective on visual arts, music, and literature. Topics include myth, literature, art, music, television, cinema, and the theater. Also discussed are provocative issues in the humanities - religion, morality, happiness, death, freedom, and controversies in the arts.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Social and Cultural Geography

    Social and Cultural Geography considers why geography matters to the analysis and understanding social relations, cultural identity and social inequality. Course examines how social life is structured at a variety of scales with respect to ethnicity, industries, services, urban patterns, and resources of world as a whole.

  • 6 Credits

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  • English Composition

    English Composition provides you with rhetorical foundations that prepare them for academic and professional writing. You will learn the strategies and processes that successful writers employ as you work to accomplish specific purposes. You will develop skills in writing unified, coherent, well-developed essays using correct grammar and effective sentence structure.

  • 6 Credits

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  • College Algebra

    College Algebra provides an overview of the fundamental concepts of algebra: an understanding of the general concepts of relation and function; and the ability to solve practical problems using algebra.

  • 6 Credits

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  • World Religions

    World Religions course offers the broadest coverage of world religions as they exist today; helping you understand the ideology behind the many religions that strive today. While it is impossible to cover all religions, it does cover those of the vast majority of people.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Ethics

    Evenly balanced between theory and applications, this course shows you how to establish an ethical theory and how to apply it to a range of specific moral issues. This course examines ethical problems in such areas as mercy killing, personal relations, business, sexuality, medicine, and the environment.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Art Appreciation

    This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of design principles to various art forms including but not limited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, you should be able to identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods, and media.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Pre-Calculus

    This course provides the mathematical foundation for an introductory calculus course. In addition to a brief review of basic algebra, the course covers equations and inequalities; functions, models, and graphs; polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; trigonometric functions; and trigonometric identities and equations.

  • 6 Credits

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  • Human Biology

    This course is an introductory study of the human body, including the basic structure and function of the major organ systems (nervous, endocrine, circulatory, reproductive, etc.) and the effects of diet, exercise, stress and environmental change on human health.

  • 6 Credits

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  • World History

    World History course present the big picture, to facilitate comparison and assessment of change, and to highlight major developments in world's history. This course emphasizes the global interactions of major civilizations so that you can compare and assess changes in the patterns of interaction and the impact of global forces.

  • 6 Credits

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Module 3

Program Overview

  • Eligibility Criteria
    High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

  • Credit Hours
    144 Hours

  • Courses Offered
    24

  • Course Duration
    4 Year (Self-Paced) Program

  • Estimated Fee
    $31,680

Fundamentals Of Safety And Emergency Response:

The College of Occupational Safety & Fire Sciences is designed to establish a strong foundation in safety principles and emergency response. Students start by building a deep understanding of occupational safety, fire prevention, and disaster management. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to ensure workplace safety and respond to emergencies effectively.

Practical Applications And Industry Partnerships:

Beyond the classroom, our College of Occupational Safety & Fire Sciences places a significant emphasis on practical applications and industry partnerships. Students have opportunities to engage in safety inspections, collaborate with safety organizations, and participate in disaster drills. These experiences not only enhance their practical safety skills but also provide valuable insights into the industry.

Global Safety Initiatives And International Collaborations:

The College of Occupational Safety & Fire Sciences at Brookwood University is committed to addressing global safety challenges and fostering international collaborations. Our curriculum explores international safety practices and encourages students to engage in safety projects with global impact. Additionally, we offer study abroad programs and collaborate with safety professionals from around the world, enabling students to gain a global perspective on occupational safety and fire sciences.

Introduction to the Humanities

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The art of thinking critically.
    Apollonian reason, dionysian intuition.
    Myth.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Literature.
    Art.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Music.
    The theater.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The musical stage.
    Television.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The cinema.
    Religion.
    Happiness.
    Morality.
    Life and death.

Social and Cultural Geography

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Mash-ups using google maps hand-held navigation devices
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Mexican perspectives on undocumented immigration
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Building barriers in the middle east
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Using air photos to make the case for war applying the concept of scale to war in iraq
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Wal-mart in china
    Locating car parts plants
    Market segmentation

English Composition

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Writing to learn
    Critical thinking, reading, and viewing.
    Preparing.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Composing.
    Rewriting.
    Formulating arguments.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Using the internet for research
    Evaluating electronic and print sources.
    Apa documentation format.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Cms and cse formats.
    Writing in the disciplines
    Writing in the humanities.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Writing in the natural sciences.
    Writing in the social sciences
    Design principles

College Algebra

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Review of the real number system
    Linear equations, inequalities, and applications
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Graphs, linear equations, and functions
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Systems of linear equations
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Exponents, polynomials, and polynomial functions
    Factoring
    Rational expressions and functions
    Roots, radicals, and root functions
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Quadratic equations and inequalities
    Additional graphs of functions and relations
    Inverse, exponential, and logarithmic functions
    Polynomial and rational functions
    Conic sections and systems of inequalities
    Further topics in algebra

World Religions

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Characteristics of basic religions
    Native american religions
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    African religions
    Hinduism
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Jainism
    Buddhism
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Sikhism
    Chinese religions
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Shinto
    Zoroastrianism
    Judaism
    Christianity
    Islam

Ethics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    What is morality?
    Consequentialist -teleological- theories of morality
    Nonconsequentialist -deontological- theories of morality
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Virtue ethics
    Absolutism versus relativism
    Freedom versus determinism
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Reward and punishment
    Setting up a moral system: basic assumptions and basic principles
    The taking of human life
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Allowing someone to die, mercy death, and mercy killing
    Abortion
    Lying, cheating, breaking promises, and stealing
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Morality, marriage, and human sexuality
    Bioethicsethical issues in medicine
    Business and media ethics
    Environmental ethics

Art Appreciation

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding art
    Visual elements
    Organizing principles of design
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Drawing
    Painting
    Printmaking
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Graphic design
    Photography and filmmaking
    Digital art
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Sculpture
    Crafts
    Product and clothing design
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Architecture
    Designed settings
    Historical styles in western art
    Understanding art on all levels

Pre-Calculus

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Graphs
    Function and models
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Polynomial and rational functions
    Exponential and logarithmic function
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Trigonomatic function
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Analytic trigonometry
    Polar coordinates; vectors
    Analytic geometry
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Systems of equations and inequalities
    Sequences; induction; the bionomial theorem

Human Biology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Why study biology?
    Basics of biology, anatomy, and physiology.
    Determinism, biology, culture, and the ecological perspective.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Biological development and the human lifespan.
    Genetics, evolution, and human behavior.
    Human biology and intellect.
    The human genome project.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The biology of disability, health, illness, and treatment.
    Biology and mental illness
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Biological elements of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco
    Human sexuality and sexual orientation.
    The biology of aging.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Public health and biology.
    Critical thinking and human biology

World History

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    From human prehistory to the rise of agriculture
    Early civilization
    Nomadic societies
    Classical civilization: china
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Classical civilization: india
    Classical civilization in the mediterranean: persia, greece and rome
    The classical period: directions, diversities, and declines by 500 c.e.
    The rise of islam: civilization in the middle east
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    India and southeast asia under the impact of islam
    Africa and islam
    East european civilization: byzantium and russia
    Western civilization: the middle ages
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The spread of east asian civilization
    Centers of civilization in the americas
    The mongol interlude and the end of the postclassical period
    The west and the world: discovery, colonization, and trade
    Western civilization changes shape in the early modern centuries
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The rise of eastern europe
    The ottoman and mughal empires
    East asia: vital trends in politics and trade
    The first industrial revolution: western society, 17801914
    World economy and western imperialism: africa and south asia
    The settler societies: the west on frontiers
    The development of latin american civilization
    The middle east and china in the imperialist century
    Russia and japan: industrialization outside the west
    World war i and the end of an era
    The west in the contemporary period
    Eastern european civilization
    East asia in the 20th- 22nd centuries
    India and southeast asia

Fundamentals of loss control

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Loads and other forces
    Plans and codes
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Building materials: stone, masonry, steel, concrete, and wood
    Building components
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Building systems
    Building construction types
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Trusses
    Size-up
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Collapse
    Command of collapse incidents

Introduction to safety & risk analysis

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Firefighter orientation
    Firefighter safety and health
    Fire behavior
    Building construction
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Firefighter personal protective equipment
    Portable fire extinguishers
    Ropes and knots
    Rescue and extrication
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Forcible entry
    Ground ladders
    Ventilation
    Water supply
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fire hose
    Fire streams
    Fire control
    Fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Loss control
    Protecting fire scene evidence
    Fire department communications
    Fire prevention and public education
    Basic prehospital emergency medical care for firefighters
    Introduction to hazardous materials
    Operations at haz mat incidents

Introduction to occupational safety and health

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Safety movement, then and now
    Accidents and their effects
    Theories of accident causation
    Roles and professional certifications for safety and health professionals
    Safety, culture, and competition in the global marketplace
    The osha act, standards, and liability
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Worker and rsquo;s compensation
    Accident investigation and reporting
    Product safety and liability
    Ergonomics: musculoskeletal disorders - msds- and cumulative trauma disorders -ctds-
    Stress and safety
    Safety and health training
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Violence in the workplace
    Mechanical hazards and safeguarding
    Falling, impact, acceleration, lifting, and vision hazards
    Hazards of temperature extremes
    Pressure hazards
    Electrical hazards
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fire hazards and life safety
    Industrial hygiene, toxic substances, and confined spaces
    Radiation hazards: ionizing and non-ionizing
    Noise and vibration hazards
    Computers, automation, and robots
    Bloodborne pathogens in the workplace
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Preparing for emergencies and terrorism
    Ethics and safety
    Hazard analysis, prevention, and management
    Promoting safety and health
    Environmental safety, environmental management, and iso 14000
    Tsm: total safety management
    Establishing a safety-friendly corporate culture

Introduction to fire sciences

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction.
    The elementary chemistry of combustion.
    The nature and behavior of fire.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Combustion properties of liquid and gaseous fuels.
    Combustion properties of solid fuels.
    Sources of ignition.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Structure fires and their investigation.
    Grass and wildland fires and their investigation.
    Automobile, motor vehicle, and ship fires.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Electrical causes of fire.
    Clothing and fabric fires.
    Explosions and explosive combustion.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Chemical fires and hazardous materials.
    Laboratory services.
    Fire-related deaths and injuries.
    Arson as a crime.

Introduction to rescue techniques

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    One. fire chemistry, behavior and extinguishment
    Two. fire ground tactical tasks
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Three. the model incident command system ands firefighter safety
    Four. fireground planning and tactics
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Five. fire ground operations
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Six. fires in buildings
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Seven. fires in mobile equipment
    Eight. special interest fires

Basic human physiology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The science of psychology.
    How psychologists do research.
    Evolution, genes, and behavior.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Neurons, hormones, and the brain.
    Body rhythms and mental states.
    Sensation and perception.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Learning and conditioning.
    Behavior in social and cultural context.
    Thinking and intelligence.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Memory.
    Emotion.
    Motivation.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Theories of personality.
    Development over the lifespan.
    Health, stress and coping.
    Psychological disorders.
    Approaches to treatment and therapy.

Legal perspective of safety & health

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    - american legal system
    - line of duty deaths / safety:
    Homeland security:
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    - incident command:
    - emergency vehicle operations
    - employment litigation:
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    - sexual harassment:
    - race discrimination
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    - americans with disabilities act
    - family medical leave act
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    - fair labor standards act
    - adrug-free workplace:
    - ems / hipaa
    - physical fitness
    - critical incident stress management
    - discipline:
    - arbitration / mediation
    - a legislative process:

Introduction to hazardous materials

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Course introduction
    Awareness review
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Protective clothing and equipment
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Termination procedures
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Safety at hazmat incidents
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Conclusion

Fire Suppression Practices

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Preparation
    Management tools
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Decision making
    Company operations
    Building construction
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Building collapse and scene safety
    Special situations and occupancies
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Health care and high risk populations
    Commercial and industrial
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Technical operations
    After the incident

Introduction to fire brigade

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fire fighter qualifications and safety
    Standard operating procedures and guidelines
    Fire service communications
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Incident management system
    Fire behavior
    Building construction
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Portable fire extinguishers
    Fire fighter tools equipment
    Ropes and knots
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Response and size up
    Forcible entry
    Ladders
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Search and rescue
    Ventilation
    Water supply
    Fire hose, nozzles, streams
    Foam
    Fire fighter survival
    Salvage and overhaul
    Fire fighter rehabilitation
    Fire suppression

Introduction to Fire Hydraulics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Principles of fire department hydraulics.
    Water tanks and hose capacity.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Water supply and testing procedures.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Discharge.
    Friction loss principles and application.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Required pump discharge pressure.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Unusual and complex problems.
    Relay operations.
    Fire ground hydraulics.

Introduction to Fire Science

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The history and orientation of the fire service
    Fire fighter qualifications and safety
    Fire service communications
    Incident management system
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fire behavior
    Building construction
    Portable fire extinguishers
    Fire fighter tools and equipment
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Ropes and knots
    Response and size-up
    Forcible entry
    Ladders
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Search and rescue
    Ventilation
    Water supply
    Fire hose, nozzles, streams, and foam
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Salvage and overhaul
    Fire fighter rehabilitation
    Wildland and ground fires
    Fire suppression
    Preincident planning
    Fire and emergency medical care
    Emergency medical care
    Vehicle rescue and extrication
    Hazardous materials: overview
    Hazardous materials: properties and effects
    Hazardous materials: recognizing and identifying the hazards
    Hazardous materials: implementing a response
    Hazardous materials: response priorities and actions
    Hazardous materials: decontamination techniques
    Terrorism awareness
    Fire prevention and public education

Introduction to Fire Investigation

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction.
    The elementary chemistry of combustion.
    The nature and behavior of fire.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Combustion properties of liquid and gaseous fuels.
    Combustion properties of solid fuels.
    Sources of ignition.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Structure fires and their investigation.
    Grass and wildland fires and their investigation.
    Automobile, motor vehicle, and ship fires.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Electrical causes of fire.
    Clothing and fabric fires.
    Explosions and explosive combustion.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Chemical fires and hazardous materials.
    Laboratory services.
    Fire-related deaths and injuries.
    Arson as a crime.

Introduction to Fire Prevention

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    History and philosophy of fire prevention
    Status of education, engineering, and enforcement in usa
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Public fire and life safety education programs
    Enforcing fire safety compliance
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Preparing fire service personnel for fire prevention duties
    Organization and administration of municipal fire prevention units
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Instilling positive fire reaction
    Fire prevention efforts of the private sector
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fire prevention responsibilities of the public sector
    Fire prevention through arson suppression
    International practices in fire prevention
    Fire prevention research
    Proving fire prevention works
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