Fire Behavior and Combustion
Course Information
Subject
FST
Course Number
181
Division
Status
Active
Course Title
Fire Behavior and Combustion
Course Description
This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. The use of water and other extinguishing agents are compared to determine how they extinguish different classes of fires. Major focus of this course is related to terms and concepts associated with chemistry and dynamics of fire.
Minimum Credit Hours
3
Maximum Credit Hours
3
Total Completions Allowed for Credit
1
Lecture - Lab Hours
(3-0)
Requirements
Prerequisite: FST 111 (C or better)
PCS Code
1.2