2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2022-2023 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

FSC 110 - Fire Behavior and Combustion


Credits: 3
Lab/Lecture: 3 Lecture.

This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. Aligns with FESHE C0276.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
  1. identify physical properties of the three states of matter;
  2. categorize the components of fire;
  3. explain the physical and chemical properties of fire;
  4. describe and apply the process of burning;
  5. define and use basic terms and concepts associated with the chemistry and dynamics of fire;
  6. explain the effect and dangers of air movement on the combustion process;
  7. discuss various materials and their relationship to fires as fuel;
  8. demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of water as a fire suppression agent;
  9. articulate other suppression agents and strategies;
  10. compare other methods and techniques of fire extinguishments.