Fall 2026
Please request enrollment by emailing extended@calpoly.edu.
FPE S5501: Fundamental Thermal Sciences
Introduction to the thermal sciences, including thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and heat transfer, as they relate to fire protection engineering. Includes 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics, conservation relations, hydrostatics, internal and external flows, and heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Information and Registration
| Course Title | Course Number | Instructor(s) | Schedule | Location | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamental Thermal Sciences | FPE S5501 | Christopher Pascual |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM |
Online | $1,232/unit |
FPE S5504: Fire Modeling and Applications
Computational modeling of fire behavior and smoke movement, with emphasis on selecting and applying appropriate engineering tools for analysis and design in fire protection engineering.
Information and Registration
| Course Title | Course Number | Instructor(s) | Schedule | Location | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Modeling and Applications | FPE S5504 | Richard Emberley |
Monday & Wednesday 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM |
Online | $1,232/unit |
FPE S5521: Fire Detection, Alarm and Egress Systems
Design and analysis of fire detection, alarm, communication, and egress systems to support life safety objectives in buildings and facilities.
Information and Registration
| Course Title | Course Number | Instructor(s) | Schedule | Location | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Detection, Alarm and Egress Systems | FPE S5521 |
Christopher Pascual, Thomas Kommer |
Tuesday & Thursday 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM |
Online | $1,232/unit |
FPE S5551: Fire Risk Analysis
Principles and applications of fire risk assessment methods for evaluating fire and life safety outcomes and informing performance-based engineering decisions.
Information and Registration
| Course Title | Course Number | Instructor(s) | Schedule | Location | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Risk Analysis | FPE S5551 | Francisco Joglar |
Tuesday & Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:50 PM |
Online | $1,232/unit |