FIRE 201 Building Construction for Fire Protection

This course provides students with foundational knowledge in the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Prerequisite

'C' or better in the following courses: FIRE 110, FIRE 110L, FIRE 120, FIRE 120L, FIRE 130.

FIRE 201Building Construction for Fire Protection

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

'C' or better in the following courses: FIRE 110, FIRE 110L, FIRE 120, FIRE 120L, FIRE 130.

Corequisite Narrative

FIRE 202, FIRE 203, FIRE 204, FIRE 205, FIRE 206, FIRE 207, FIRE 208.

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course provides students with foundational knowledge in the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

  • Understand the importance of building construction as it relates to firefighter safety and fire ground operations.
  • Compare and contrast the various types of building construction and how they behave under fire conditions.
  • Identify the construction materials used in different building types.
  • Define building construction terminology.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

UNIT 1 Introduction

UNIT 2 Principles of Construction

UNIT 3 Building Construction

UNIT 4 Principles of Fire Resistance

UNIT 5 Fire Behavior versus Building Construction

UNIT 6 Wood Construction

UNIT 7 Ordinary Construction

UNIT 8 Collapse

UNIT 9 Ventilation

UNIT 10 Non-Combustible

UNIT 11 Steel Construction

UNIT 12 Concrete Construction

UNIT 13 High Rise Construction

UNIT 14 Collapse

UNIT 15 Ventilation

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Assessment Strategy Narrative

Quizzes, Unit Exams, Writing Assignments, Projects

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Comprehensive Final Examination