FIRE 350 Fire Dynamics

This course examines the underlying principles involved in structural fire protection systems and building furnishings, as well as fire protection systems, including water-based fire suppression systems, fire alarm and detection systems, special hazards suppression systems, and smoke management systems.

Fire dynamics provides firefighters, engineers, researchers, and students with a means to understand fire growth and spread within an enclosure. Studying fire dynamics helps provide practitioners with the necessary knowledge to effectively prevent and suppress fire.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations/notes

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (6)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each Discussion. Each thread must be 300 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 150 words.

Research Paper Assignments (4)

The student will write a research paper on a topic related to fire science or a relevant and related topic within the fire service. The paper will be submitted in intervals as follows: Topic Selection, Outline, Rough Draft, and Final Draft. Below is an overview of what is expected; however, please look at the assignment instructions and grading rubrics for more detail.

Research Paper: Topic Selection Assignment

The student will select a topic related to fire science from the provided list or choose a topic covered in the course textbook. The student must explain why he or she has chosen this topic in 1-2 sentences.

Research Paper: Outline Assignment

The student will provide an in-depth outline of his or her research paper. The outline must contain headings that correlate to the chosen topic.

Research Paper: Rough Draft Assignment

The student will submit a rough draft of his or her research paper that expands on the outline and addresses all sections thoroughly. The rough draft must be at least 5 pages (excluding the title page, abstract, tables of contents, reference list, and appendices), follow the current APA format, and include at least 5 primary references and 1 biblical reference.

Research Paper: Final Assignment

The student will submit the final draft of his or her research paper. The final draft must be at least 5 pages (excluding the title page, abstract, tables of contents, reference list, and appendices), follow the current APA format, and include at least 5 primary references and 1 biblical reference.

Quizzes (2)

Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned Module(s): Week(s). Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 25 multiple-choice and true/false questions, and have a 1-hour time limit.