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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
FIRE 72 | Title:
FIRE BEHAVIOR/COMBUST |
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Full Title:
Fire Behavior and Combustion |
Last Reviewed:9/10/2018 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 17 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
FIRE 60A
Catalog Description:
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Theory and fundamentals of fire ignition, extension, behavior and control. An in-depth study of fire chemistry, fire characteristics of materials, extinguishing and fire control techniques.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Theory and fundamentals of fire ignition, extension, behavior and control. An in-depth study of fire chemistry, fire characteristics of materials, extinguishing and fire control techniques.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Summarize the impact of fire in the United States
2. Describe the activities conducted by fire research agencies
3. Identify the systems of measurement used in the scientific study of fire behavior
4. Describe the difference between matter and energy
5. Identify the three physical states of matter
6. Summarize the nomenclature used in the scientific study of fire behavior
7. Describe the chemistry of natural fire combustion
8. Summarize the laws of thermodynamics and heat transfer
9. Describe the three modes of combustion
10.Distinguish between the different types of ignition and the factors that influence them
11. Analyze the chemistry of flame spread as it relates to fire behavior
12. Define the concept of burn rate and the variables that effect its performance
13. Identify the common products of combustion and their hazards
14. Describe the development of fire in an enclosed environment and the influence of smoke movement and ventilation
15. Describe the most effective suppression methods on the various classes of fire
16. Identify the environmental factors that affect the start and spread of a wildland fire
17. Define explosive fire behavior and distinguish between the different types of explosions
Topics and Scope
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I. Introduction To The Study Of Fire
A. History of fire
B. Natural causes of fire
C. Fire's impact on society
D. Fire research
E. Systems of measurement
II. Matter and Combustion
A. Matter
B. Properties
C. Chemical change
D. Conservation of mass and energy
E. Types of natural fires
F. Combustion in natural fires
III. Heat Transfer and the Three Theories of Fire
A. Thermodynamics
B. Heat Transfer
C. The theories of fire
IV. Ignition
A. Piloted and auto ignition
B. Humidity chemical kinetics
C. Evaporation
D. Boiling point
E. Flammable limits
F. Flash point
G. Spontaneous combustion
H. Solid fuels ignition
V. Flame Spread
A. Smoldering and flaming combustion
B. Surface combustion
C. Flame and fire spread
D. Wind aided and opposed flow
E. Pyrolsis
F. Flame spread on solid surfaces
G. Flame spread on porous arrays
H. Flame spread on liquids
I. Typical spread rates
J. Standard test methods
VI. Burn Rates
A. Mass loss rate
B. Mass burn rate
C. Mass burning flux
D. Burn rate variables
E. Heat of gasification
F. Energy release rates
VII. Combustion Products
A. Chemical composition
B. Burn process
C. Yields
D. Concentrations
E. Hazards
VIII. Compartment Fires
A. Stages of fire development
B. Compartment dynamics
IX. Extinguishment Theory
A. Classes of fire
B. Methods of extinguishment
X. Wildland Fire Behavior
A. The fire triangle
B. Modes of heat transfer
C. Environmental factors
D. Fuel types and factors
E. Topography
F. Fire weather
XI. Explosive Fire Behavior
A. Types of explosions
B. Cause of explosions
C. Explosion reaction
D. Strength of explosives
Assignments:
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1. Reading 20 to 30 pages per week
2. Research paper
3. Glossary assignment
4. Group research project and oral presentation
5. Oral presentation evaluations
6. 8 - 11 quizzes
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 10 - 20% |
Research paper, glossary assignment | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 10 - 20% |
Research paper, group presentation | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 10 - 20% |
Group presentation, group evaluations | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 50 - 60% |
Quizzes, exams | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 5 - 10% |
Attendance and participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Principles of Fire Behavior, Quintiere, James G., Delmar Publishers, 1998, (Classic)
Instructor Prepared Materials.
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