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.
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.
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