MATC 2026-27 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

FIN – Finance (Department 114) FIN-110

FIRE-157

Credits:3

FIRE-142

Credits:4

Fire Investigation This course is intended to provide the student with the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fi re scene interpretations, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause, preservation of evidence and documentation, scene security, motives of the fi re setter, and types of fi re causes. Prerequisite(s): Complete FIRE-142, FIRE-143, FIRE-153, FIRE-191, FIRE-192 and FIRE-193. FIRE-191 Credits:2 Principles of Emergency Services This course introduces the student to the organization and management of a fi re and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fi re service. Emphasis is placed on fi re and emergency service, ethics, and leadership from the perspective of the company of fi cer. FIRE-192 Credits:3 Principles of Emergency Services Safety and Survival This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national fi re fi ghter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services. FIRE-193 Credits:3 Fire Protection Systems This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fi re alarm systems, water-based fi re suppression systems, special hazard fi re suppression systems, water supply for fi re protection, and portable fi re extinguishers. FIRE-194 Credits:3 Fire Protection Hydraulics This course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fi re protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems. Prerequisite(s): Complete FIRE-193. FIRE-195 Credits:3 Fire Behavior and Combustion This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fi res start, spread and are controlled. FLANG – Foreign Language (Department 802) FLANG-104 Credits:1 Spanish for Dental Staff Upon completion, participants will be able to use Spanish to register patients, obtain medical history, engage in of fi ce etiquette, explain routine procedures, give directions to patients during procedures, explain anesthesia, explain billing procedures, instruct patients concerning medications, and instruct patients concerning post-operative problems.

Fire fi ghting Principles Describes basic fi re behavior, techniques used to control structural and related fi re emergencies, and life safety practices. Students perform all practical evolutions necessary to control and extinguish fi res and otherwise meet all requirements for Fire fi ghter Level 1 certi fi cation with the state of Wisconsin. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in FIRE-153. FIRE-143 Credits:3 Building Construction for Fire Protection This course provides the components of building construction related to fi re fi ghter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fi re operations and operating at emergencies. FIRE-144 Credits:2 Advanced Fire fi ghting Principles This course builds on Fire fi ghter Level 1 skills with multiple practical sessions including structural fi re fi ghting, vehicle extrication, natural gas fi re emergencies, fi re fi ghting foam and more. Students will learn communications, incident reporting and the Incident Management System. Students will be put in command roles and coordinate on-scene operations for multiple fi re and rescue companies during live fi re attack sessions. This course meets all requirements of Fire fi ghter Level II State of Wisconsin certi fi cation. Prerequisite(s): Complete FIRE-142 and FIRE-153. FIRE-151 Credits:4 Fire Prevention This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the fi eldof fi re prevention. Topics include history and philosophy of fi re prevention, organization and operation of a fi re prevention bureau, use and application of codes and standards, plans review, fi re inspections, fi re and life safety education, and fi re investigation. Prerequisite(s): Complete FIRE-143, FIRE-191, FIRE-192 and FIRE-193. FIRE-153 Credits:1 Hazmat Awareness and Operations This course examines characteristics relating to hazardous materials, including problems of recognition and mitigation. Prepares students to Hazardous Materials Technician Level for certi fi cation. FIRE-154 Credits:2 Hazmat Chemistry This course provides basic chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials, including recognition, identi fi cation, reactivity and health hazards encountered by emergency services. FIRE-156 Credits:3 Strategies, Tactics and Incident Management Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of emergency response through utilization of an incident management system. Prepares students to pursue current national ICS training requirements. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Fire Protection Technician program (10-503-2).

Credits:3

Principles of Banking An entry-level course designed to provide students who are new to banking a general understanding of the industry. Principles of Banking introduces fundamental banking concepts and principles, the basics of how banks operate as service providers and businesses, their obligation to operate in a safe and sound manner and manage risks, and the responsibilities of bank employees in a customer focused fi nancial services environment. FIN-120 Credits:3 Introduction to Money, Banking and Financial Markets An introduction to the essential elements of money, banking and fi nancial markets while emphasizing the relevance of each in the economy. Topics include fi nancial markets and instruments, fi nancial institutions, central banking, monetary policy and the Federal Reserve System, and business cycles. Prerequisite(s): Complete FIN-110 or ACCTG-111 and ECON-195 or any 200-level ECON course. FIN-122 Credits:3 Investment Principles In this course, students are presented with the information, tools and guidance needed to make educated investing decisions. The investment simulation project provides hands-on experience stock trading and structuring a portfolio. Prerequisite(s): Complete ACCTG-110 or ACCTG-111. FIN-170 Credits:3 Credit Management This course provides the knowledge and tools to establish, manage, analyze, and control both consumer and business credit. Topics include the credit process, credit management policies and procedures, fi nancial statement analysis, and regulation of consumer credit. FIN-180 Credits:3 Corporate Financial Management Corporate Financial Management is a capstone course for the Banking and Financial Services program. Emphasis is placed on interpreting and analyzing fi nancial statements and fi nancing decisions. Course takes an analytical approach around the balance sheet and the impact business decisions have on it. Prerequisite(s): Complete ACCTG-113 and ACCTG-122. FIRE – Fire Protection Technician (Department 503) FIRE-114 Credits:3 Employability Skills Employability Skills is a course designed to fi ne tune the student’s skills, knowledge and abilities, and apply them to the application or promotion process within the Fire Service. Prerequisite(s): Complete FIRE-142, FIRE-143, FIRE-153, FIRE-191, FIRE-192 and FIRE-193.

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