FIRE 202 Fire Behavior and Combustion

This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Cross Listed Courses

N/A

Prerequisite

Acceptance to Program

Corequisite

N/A

Notes

N/A

FIRE 202Fire Behavior and Combustion

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Health Science and Human Services Academic

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Prerequisite Narrative

Acceptance to Program

Corequisite Narrative

N/A

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

N/A

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Identify physical properties of the three states of matter.
• Categorize the components of fire.
• Explain the physical and chemical properties of fire.
• Describe and apply the process of burning.
• Define and use basic terms and concepts associated with the chemistry and dynamics of fire.
• Explain the effect and dangers of air movement on the combustion process.
• Discuss various materials and their relationship to fires as fuel.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of water as a fire suppression agent.
• Articulate other suppression agents and strategies.
• Compare other methods and techniques of fire extinguishments.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

UNIT 1 Introduction

UNIT 2 Units of Measurements

UNIT 3 Chemical Reactions

UNIT 4 Fire and the Physical World

UNIT 5 Heat and its Effects

UNIT 6 Properties of Solid Materials

UNIT 7 Common Flammable Liquids and Gases

UNIT 8 Fire Behavior

UNIT 9 Fire Extinguishment

UNIT 10 Extinguishing Agents

UNIT 11 Hazards by Classification Types

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Assessment Strategy Narrative

Quizzes, Unit Exams, Writing Assignments, Projects

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Comprehensive Final Examination