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Courses Offered
situations. Case studies form the basis of the course. Critical
parameters and characteristics of hazardous materials are defined and
studied.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and FIS 101
rise structures will be reviewed to determine the unique problems
they present to life safety and fire fighting.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, and FIS 101 or permission of the section
instructor
FIS 210 Fire Safety Administration
3 hours, 3 credits
The course focuses on satisfying the administrative needs of a student
who is preparing for a career requiring a knowledge of the principles
of fire safety and the various laws that have been enacted to assure
fire safety in the workplace.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and FIS 106
FIS 257 Fire Dynamics
3 hours, 3 credits
This course provides an introduction to the science of ignition, spread
and development of fire. The theories of heat transfer, flame spread,
flashover and smoke development will be studied. Computer models
of fire and smoke development/migration will be utilized.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and FIS 101
FIS 220 Survey of the Concepts of Operations
Research (Same course as MAT 220 and PSC 220)
3 hours, 3 credits
An introduction to operations research as it applies to model
formulation in problems of management science, criminal justice, fire
science and public service systems. Several topics will be surveyed
from an elementary point of view in order to develop an appreciation
and understanding of a quantitative approach to the resolution of
management-oriented problems.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, and MAT 108 or MAT 141
FIS 230 Building Construction and Life Safety
Systems I
3 hours, 3 credits
A review is made of building construction and building systems.
Crafting principles and plan reviews will be introduced. This
introduction will expose the student to actual problems, as they exist
in the field. Fire ratings of building components will be studied and
integrated with applicable building codes. Relationships between fire
protection and life safety will be reviewed. Smoke and flame travel
will be studied to determine effective means of control. Modern high
FIS 303 Fire Investigations
3 hours, 3 credits
An analysis of incendiary fire investigation from the viewpoint of the field
investigator, with an emphasis on the value of various aids and techniques
in the detection of arson, collection and preservation of evidence,
investigation, interrogation, related laws of arson, court appearance and
testimony. There will be a discussion of case study illustrations.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and FIS 230
FIS 319 Hazard Identification and Mitigation
3 hours, 3 credits
This course is a review of two basic concepts in emergency
management: hazard identification and hazard mitigation. Students
will explore the range of natural hazards such as hurricanes and
earthquakes as well as human or unnatural disasters such as terrorist
attacks and building collapses. The frequency and severity of
hazards are quantified. The course will also include discussions of a
variety of mitigation techniques such as hazard abatement and
structural hardening as well as risk/benefit analysis.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and FIS 101
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