Departmental
Course Syllabus
Department:
Protective Services / Fire Science Revision
Date: 11/28/07
Course
Number and Title: Firt
1303 Fire and Arson Investigation I
Credit
Hours: 3
Instructor:
Gary Fox
Office:
CAC 136 Phone
Number: 210-733-2887 FAX:210-733-2889
Email: gfox@accd.edu Web Address:
http://www.accd.edu/sac/protserv/fire
I.
Catalog Description: The course is an in-depth study of basic
fire and arson investigation practices in the fire service. The emphasis will be placed on fire behavior
and principles of fire arson investigation as it applies to fire cause and
origin determination.
II.
Pre-requisites, co-requisites and
other requirements: none
III.
Text:
IV.
Instruction will consist of: Kirks
Fire Investigation (fifth edition)
V.
Course Content: This course is a
basic study of fire investigation
VI.
Learning Outcomes and Performance
Objectives with their methods of measurement as used to determine the students’
mastery of those outcomes. Through class participation the student will
demonstrate:
Knowledge and
understanding of arson Law and case law.
Proper search and seizure law in
fire investigation
Proper
fire terminology
An
understanding of fire behavior
Knowledge
of the powers and authority of a fire investigator
Proper
scene techniques
Learning
Outcome:
Performance Objectives/Method(s) of
measurement for each objective: Students will be evaluated on the following
basis: Research Paper, Mid-term Exam, Final Exam
SCANS
COMPETENCIES: (SCANS COMPETENCIES are
only required for courses which are a part of an AAS degree plan.)
The
know-how identified by SCANS is made up of five competencies and a three-part
foundation of skills and personal qualities needed for solid job
performance. The rating level ranges from 1 (low) to 5 (high). Click the
SCANS COMPETENCIES link to access it.
VII.
Course requirements and grade
computation.
A. College
Requirements:
A written, comprehensive final
examination, not to exceed two and one-half hours in length, shall be given at
the end of each semester for each course at the regularly scheduled time. Any
exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean.
Other examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor.
A student who must be absent from a final
examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the
examination. A student absent without
permission from a final examination is graded “F.” Postponed
examinations result in a grade of “I.” The final exam must be taken within 120
calendar days from the end of the semester or the grade automatically becomes
an “F.” (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty Handbook - January 1995)
B. Departmental
Requirement:
C. Instructor
Requirements:
VIII.
College Policies:
A.
B. Students
are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors under the
age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. College Academic
Council - April, 1998
C. ADA
Statement: “As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed contact
the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.
D.
A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to
emergencies. If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event
of a building evacuation, notify Disability Support Services,
E. Academic
Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting
in
an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic
Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and
collusion. For additional information refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” in
the San Antonio College Bulletin.
F. Students
are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones,
etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and the library. College
Academic Council, 01/ 2000.
G. San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual
attendance at all classes and laboratories, day and/or evening, is required. A
student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed. Both
tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism. The
instructor establishes the policy with regard to each.
Absences of each student are recorded without
exception. The counting of absences begins on the first day of class. A student
absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a 16-week semester may be
dropped by the instructor. If a student is dropped from a class for excessive
absences, the instructor will record a grade of “W’ (withdraw). It is the
student’s responsibility to ensure that the withdrawals have been submitted.
H.
I.
ACCD DPS Emergency Phone
Numbers:
ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 222-0911
ACCD DPS General Phone (210) 208-8099
ACCD DPS Weather Phone (210) 208-8189 (For information on
college closures)
J.
Students must also abide by the policies,
procedures, and rules set forth in the “Student Code of Conduct” and all other
policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin. www.accd.edu/sa/sacmain/schedule/SAC_Bulletin_05-06.pdf