(1 credit)

Fire test with a MLRS pod Photo courtesy of Andrew Neviackas ('06) & Danielle Leikach ('06)

Prerequisite

• None; This class is not required

Textbook

• There is no textbook required for the course

Course Description

• This course will introduce students to state-of-the-art instruction, research, and practice in fire protection engineering. Seminars will be given by faculty members in the FPE department and by fire protection professionals and scientists.
• ENFP101 is open to all engineering students at the University, particularly students outside the fire protection engineering major.

Learning Outcomes

• ENFP101 seeks to foster a demonstrated knowledge of contemporary issues relevant to the fire engineering profession and a broad understanding of the relevant societal issues impacted by the engineering solutions (ABET Student Outcome 8).

Topics Covered

• Research in Firefighting
• Studies in Fire Investigation
• Spacecraft Fire Safety
• Advances in Fire Detection
• Vehicle Fires
• Advanced Measurements in Fire
• Computer Modeling of Compartment Fires
• Nuclear Power Plant Fire Safety
• Fire Fighting Clothing Research