College of the Redwoods
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
1. Course ID and Number: FT-118
2. Course Title: Engine Boss, Single Resource (S-231)
3. Check one of the following:
New Course (If the course constitutes a new learning experience for CR students, the course is new)
Updated/revised course
If curriculum has been offered under a different discipline and/or name, identify the former course:
Should another course be inactivated?
No
Yes
Inactivation date:
Title of course to be inactivated:
4. If this is an update/revision of an existing course, provide explanation of and justification for changes to this
course. Be sure to explain the reasons for any changes to class size, unit value, and prerequisites/corequisites.
5. If any of the features listed below have been modified in the new proposal, indicate the “old” (current) information
and proposed changes. If a feature is not changing, leave both the “old” and “new” fields blank.
FEATURES
OLD
NEW
Course Title
Catalog Description
(Please include complete text of
old and new catalog descriptions.)
Grading Standard
Select
Select
Total Units
Lecture Units
Lab Units
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Recommended Preparation
Maximum Class Size
Repeatability—
Maximum Enrollments
Other
Curriculum Proposal (rev. 3.26.07)
Senate Approved: 09.03.04
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College of the Redwoods
COURSE OUTLINE
1. DATE: Feb
23, 2009
2. DIVISION:
Public Safety Center
3. COURSE ID AND NUMBER: FT-118
4. COURSE TITLE (appears in catalog and schedule of classes):
Engine Boss, Single Resource (S-231)
5. SHORT TITLE (appears on student transcripts; limited to 30 characters, including spaces): Engine Boss (S-231)
6. LOCAL ID (TOPS): 2133.10 (Taxonomy of Program codes
http://www.cccco.edu/Portals/4/AA/CP%20&%20CA3/TopTax6_rev_07.doc)
7. NATIONAL ID (CIP): 430203 (Classification of Instructional Program codes can be found in Appendix B of the TOPS code book
http://www.cccco.edu/Portals/4/AA/CP%20&%20CA3/TopTax6_rev_07.doc)
8. Discipline(s) (Select from CCC System Office Minimum Qualification for Faculty [copy following web address and paste
into web browser http://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/aa_ir/psmq/min_qual/min_quals%20_revApr406.pdf] Course may fit more than one
discipline; identify all that apply): Fire Technology
9. FIRST TERM NEW OR REVISED COURSE MAY BE OFFERED: Fall 2009
10. TOTAL UNITS: 1.0
TOTAL HOURS: 18
[Lecture Units: 1.0
Lab Units: 0]
[Lecture Hours: 18
Lab Hours: 0
(1 unit lecture=18 hours; 1 unit lab=54 hours)
]
11. MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 45
12. WILL THIS COURSE HAVE AN INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FEE? No
Yes
Fee: $
(If “yes,” attach a completed “Instructional Materials Fee Request Form”—form available in Public Folders>Curriculum>Forms)
GRADING STANDARD
Letter Grade Only
Pass/No Pass Only
Is this course a repeatable lab course: No
Yes
Grade-Pass/No Pass Option
If yes, how many total enrollments?
Is this course to be offered as part of the Honors Program? No
Yes
If yes, explain how honors sections of the course are different from standard sections.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION -- The catalog description should clearly describe for students the scope of the course, its level, and what
kinds of student goals the course is designed to fulfill. The catalog description should begin with a sentence fragment.
A skills course designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of the duties
associated with being a single resource engine boss. Topics include: engine and crew capabilities and
limitations, information sources, fire size-up considerations, tactics, and wildland/urban interface. NWCG
certified.
Special notes or advisories (e.g. field trips required, prior admission to special program required, etc.):
Students should have a current NWCG qualification of Firefighter Type 1. Upon successful completion
students will receive a NWCG certificate of completion. Non-US Forest Service students should contact the
instructor prior to enrolling in the course.
PREREQUISITE COURSE(S)
No
Yes
Course(s):
Rationale for Prerequisite:
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed .
Curriculum Proposal (rev. 3.26.07)
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COREQUISITE COURSE(S)
No
Yes
Rationale for Corequisite:
Course(s):
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION
No
Yes
Course(s): FT 110 and FT 112 and FT 114
Rationale for Recommended Preparation: Classes provide additional knowledge, tools and skills to support the
development of a Single Resource Boss, Engine.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES –This section answers the question “what will students be able to do as a result of taking
this course?” State some of the objectives in terms of specific, measurable student actions (e.g. discuss, identify, describe, analyze,
construct, compare, compose, display, report, select, etc.). For a more complete list of outcome verbs please see Public
Folders>Curriculum>Help Folder>SLO Language Chart. Each outcome should be numbered.
1. Perform the tasks of an engine boss in making the tactical decisions required to safely
manage an engine on an incident.
2. Perform logistical tasks required to maintain an effective engine and crew.
3. Describe size-up elements in a fire situation.
4. Identify sources of information to complete tactical assignment.
5. Describe the coordination required to accomplish tactical assignment.
COURSE CONTENT –This section describes what the course is “about”—i.e. what it covers and what knowledge students
will acquire Each item should be numbered.
Concepts: What terms and ideas will students need to understand and be conversant with as they demonstrate course outcomes?
1. Engine capabilities and limitations
2. Engine typing
3. Crew capabilities
4. Tactical assignments
5. Record keeping
6. Engine inventory
7. Engine maintenance
8. Assignments and briefings
9. Tactical awareness
10. Fire size-up
11. Methods of attack
12. Wildland fire hazards
13. Urban interface
14. Chain of command
Issues: What primary tensions or problems inherent in the subject matter of the course will students engage?
1. Engine Boss decisions and leadership and how those influence the effectiveness of engine crew
2. Engine Boss decisions and their impacts on crew safety
3. Ensuring required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is maintained and used
4. Maintaining LCES and standard safety procedures
Themes: What motifs, if any, are threaded throughout the course?
1. Firefighter safety
2. Clear and understandable instructions
3. Chain of command
4. Standard operating procedures
Skills: What abilities must students have in order to demonstrate course outcomes? (e.g. write clearly, use a scientific
calculator, read college-level texts, create a field notebook, safely use power tools, etc.)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Meet objectives in given time frames and to expected standards
Develop a plan to accomplish given objectives
Develop contingency plans and consider consequences
Know your subordinates and provide for their well-being (logistical needs)
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Develop and maintain situation awareness
Develop subordinates for the future
Ensure the task is understood, supervised and accomplished
Keep subordinates informed
Assemble an engine boss kit
REPRESENTATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES –This section provides examples of things students may do to engage the
course content (e.g., listening to lectures, participating in discussions and/or group activities, attending a field trip). These activities
should relate directly to the Course Learning Outcomes.
1. Listening to lectures
2. Participating in class and group exercises
3. Participating in after action review
ASSESSMENT TASKS –This section describes assessments instructors may use to allow students opportunities to provide
evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes.
Representative assessment tasks (These are examples of assessments instructors could use):
1. Unit exercises
Required assessments for all sections (These are assessments that are required of all instructors of all sections at all
campuses/sites. Not all courses will have required assessments. Do not list here assessments that are listed as representative assessments
above.):
1. Standardized unit quizzes and final exam developed by NWCG consisting of multiple choice, true/false,
and fill in the blanks
EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TEXTS OR OTHER READINGS –This section lists example texts, not required texts.
Author, Title, and Date Fields are required
Author NWCG Title
S-231 Student Workbook (NFES 1401)
Date
Current Version
Author NWCG Title
Fireline Handbook (NFES 0065)
Date
Current Version
Author NWCG Title
Fireline Handbook Appendix B (NFES 2165)
Date
Current Version
Author NWCG Title
Incident Response Pocket Guide NFES 1077)
Date
Current Version
Author NWCG Title
Basic Land Navigation (NFES 2865)
Author NWCG Title
Wildland Fire Suppression Tactics Reference Guide (NFES 1256)Date Current Version
Author NWCG Title
Single Resource Boss Task Book (PMS 311-13)
Date
Date
Current Version
Current Version
Other Appropriate Readings:
COURSE TYPES
1. Is the course part of a Chancellor’s Office approved CR Associate Degree?
No
Yes
If yes, specify all program codes that apply. (Codes can be found in Outlook/Public Folders/All Public Folders/ Curriculum/Degree
and Certificate Programs/choose appropriate catalog year):
Required course for degree(s)
Restricted elective for degree (s)
Restricted electives are courses specifically listed (i.e. by name and number) as optional courses from which students
may choose to complete a specific number of units required for an approved degree.
2.
Is the course part of a Chancellor’s Office approved CR Certificate of Achievement?
No
Yes
If yes, specify all program codes that apply. ( Codes can be found in Outlook/Public Folders/All Public Folders/ Curriculum/Degree
and Certificate Programs/choose appropriate catalog year):
Required course for certificate(s)
Restricted elective for certificate(s)
Restricted electives are courses specifically listed (i.e. by name and number) as optional courses from which students may
choose to complete a specific number of units required for an approved certificate.
3.
Is the course Stand Alone?
Curriculum Proposal (rev. 3.26.07)
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No
Yes
(If “No” is checked for BOTH #1 & #2 above, the course is stand alone)
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4.
Basic Skills: NBS Not Basic Skills
5.
Work Experience: NWE Not Coop Work Experience
6.
VATEA Funded Course (applies to vocational and tech-prep courses only):
7.
Purpose: I Occupational Ed
8.
Accounting Method: PAC Positive Attendance/CR
9.
Disability Status: N Not a Special Class
yes
no
CURRENT TRANSFERABILITY STATUS
This course is currently transferable to
Neither CSU nor UC
CSU as general elective credit
CSU as a specific course equivalent (see below)
If the course transfers as a specific course equivalent, give course number(s)/ title(s) of one or more currently-active,
equivalent lower division courses from CSU.
1. Course
, Campus
2. Course
, Campus
UC as general elective credit
UC as specific course equivalent
If the course transfers as a specific course equivalent, give course number(s)/ title(s) of one or more currently-active,
equivalent lower division courses from UC.
1. Course
, Campus
2. Course
, Campus
PROPOSED CSU TRANSFERABILITY (If course is currently CSU transferable, go to the next section):
None
General Elective Credit
Specific Course Equivalent (see below)
If specific course equivalent credit is proposed, give course number(s)/ title(s) of one or more currently-active,
equivalent lower division courses from CSU.
1. Course
, Campus
2. Course
, Campus
PROPOSED UC TRANSFERABILITY (If course is currently UC transferable, go to the next section):
None
General Elective Credit OR Specific Course Equivalent (see below)
If “General Elective Credit OR Specific Course Equivalent” box above is checked, give course number(s)/ title(s) of one
or more currently-active, equivalent lower division courses from UC.
1. Course
, Campus
2. Course
, Campus
CURRENTLY APPROVED GENERAL EDUCATION
CR
CSU
IGETC
CR GE Category:
CSU GE Category:
IGETC Category:
PROPOSED CR GENERAL EDUCATION
Rationale for CR General Education approval (including category designation):
Natural Science
Social Science
Humanities
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Language and Rationality
Writing
Oral Communications
Analytical Thinking
PROPOSED CSU GENERAL EDUCATION BREADTH (CSU GE)
A. Communications and Critical Thinking
B. Science and Math
A1 – Oral Communication
A2 – Written Communication
A3 – Critical Thinking
B1 – Physical Science
B2 – Life Science
B3 – Laboratory Activity
B4 – Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
C. Arts, Literature, Philosophy, and Foreign Language
D. Social, Political, and Economic Institutions
C1 – Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theater)
C2 – Humanities (Literature,
Philosophy, Foreign Language)
D0 – Sociology and Criminology
D1 – Anthropology and Archeology
D2 – Economics
D3 – Ethnic Studies
D5 – Geography
D6 – History
E. Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
D7 – Interdisciplinary Social or Behavioral Science
E1 – Lifelong Understanding
D8 – Political Science, Government and Legal Institutions
E2 – Self-Development
D9 – Psychology
Rationale for inclusion in this General Education category: Same as above
Proposed Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
1A – English Composition
1B – Critical Thinking-English Composition
1C – Oral Communication (CSU requirement only)
2A – Math
3A – Arts
3B – Humanities
4A – Anthropology and Archaeology
4B – Economics
4E – Geography
4F – History
4G – Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences
4H – Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions
4I – Psychology
4J – Sociology & Criminology
5A – Physical Science
5B – Biological Science
6A – Languages Other Than English
Rationale for inclusion in this General Education category:
Same as above
Submitted by:
Ron Waters
Division Chair/Director: Ron Waters
Tel. Ext.
4331
Date: 4-15-2009
Review Date: 4-15-2009
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Academic Senate Approval Date: 5/1/09
Curriculum Proposal (rev. 3.26.07)
Senate Approved: 09.03.04
Yes
Date: 4.24.09
Board of Trustees Approval Date: 6.2.9
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