FER 3000 - Applications of Fire Research

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): General Studies English; General Studies Math

Description: The students will examine the basic principles of research and methodology for analyzing current fire-related research. The course also provides a framework for conducting and evaluating independent research in the following areas: fire dynamics, fire test standards and codes, fire safety, fire modeling, structural fire safety, life safety, firefighter health and safety, automatic detection and suppression, transportation fire hazards, risk analysis and loss control, fire service applied research, and new trends in fire-related research. Successful completion of the course will require participation in a service learning project.

Note: Some sections of this course may be taught as Service Learning.