Mathematics for Emergency Services

Catalog description

This college level mathematics course is designed for students seeking degrees in Fire Science or Emergency Medical Services. Topics include: development, interpretation, and use of graphical, tabular, and formulaic relations; rates; geometry of shapes; statistics; and mathematical modeling. All topics are delivered in the context of Fire Science (FS) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This course focuses on building problem solving and critical thinking skills. Excel labs are included to support and extend the course topics. Just-in-time mathematics remediation is provided to support student success. This course fulfills the mathematics requirement for designated AAS degree programs at CSCC. Transfer credit is not guaranteed.