Dec 26, 2024  
Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 2022-23 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  Academic Information
  Academic Resources
  Accreditations
  Admission
  Boards
  College in the Community
  Core Curriculum - General Education Requirements
  Corporate and Community Education and Training
  Cost of Attendance
  Course Descriptions
  Directions and Maps
  Educational Opportunities
  Faculty and Administrative Staff
  Financial Aid
  Getting Started
  Institutional Student Learning Outcomes
  Introduction to the College
  MCC Community Standards
  Message from the President
  Online Learning
  Our Programs
  Policies and Regulations
  Program Advisory Boards
  Programs of Study
  Student Services
  Transfer Information
HELP
Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 2022-23 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SCI 110 - Chemistry and Physics for the Fire Service

4


Course Description: This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread and are controlled. It introduces the basic principlies of chemistry and physics that govern fire behavior. Students will examine the properties of combustion products, fire-extinguishing agents, and the three states of matter. Proper selection of firefighting chemicals and their application methods will be an integral part of the course.

ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Literacy.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101; placement above or completion of MAT 080 or completion of Math Module 12, 73, or 82.
General Education Elective(s): Science
Note(s): N/A


Course Student Learning Outcomes:
Click here for information on the Course Student Learning Outcomes


Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.