FIRE 202 Fire Behavior and Combustion
This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled.
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)
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:
- Compare, differentiate, and explain terminology and phenomena associated with fire chemistry and dynamics.
- Assess and justify various methods and techniques to use in fire extinguishment.
- Compare and contrast desirable and undesirable characteristics of water, and recommend its most appropriate application, given a structural fire scenario.
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