Spring 2024
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FPE S503: Flammability Assessment Methods
Characterization of flammability properties of gaseous, liquid and solid materials. Fire test methods for evaluating flammability properties of materials and burning characteristics of products. Overview of regulatory requirements for restricting the flammability of products and materials used in buildings. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: FPE 502.
Information and Registration
| Course Title | Course Number | Instructor(s) | Dates & Times | Location | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flammability Assessment Methods | FPE S503 | Richard Emberley |
4/02/2024 - 6/16/2024 Monday & Wednesday 4:10 PM - 6 PM |
Building 192, Room 320 | $2,760 |
FPE S522: Fire Detection, Alarm and Communication Systems
Analysis of the operating characteristics of fire detection devices and alarm notification appliances. Introduction to modern fire alarm systems and components. Introduction to mass communication systems. Current installation and approval standards. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Information and Registration
| Course Title | Course Number | Instructor(s) | Dates & Times | Location | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Detection, Alarm and Communication Systems | FPE S522 |
Lonny Simonian, Frederick Mowrer |
4/02/2024 - 6/16/2024 Tuesday & Thursday 4:10 PM - 6 PM |
Online | $2,760 |
FPE S554: Forensic Fire Analysis
Introduction to the processes of fire investigation and reconstruction. Engineering analysis of structural and wildland fires. Identification of failure mechanisms in fire safety systems. Case studies of actual fire incidents to address and reinforce concepts related to different types of system and performance failures. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of graduate coordinator and instructor. Recommended: FPE 504.
Information and Registration
| Course Title | Course Number | Instructor(s) | Dates & Times | Location | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forensic Fire Analysis | FPE S554 | Frederick Mowrer |
4/02/2024 - 6/16/2024 Monday & Wednesday 4:10 PM - 6 PM |
Online | $2,760 |
FPE S596: Culminating Experience in Fire Protection Engineering
Performance of comprehensive fire and life safety evaluations of buildings and other structures. Communication of the results and findings of such evaluations in written report and by oral presentation. Conducted under supervision of faculty. Prerequisite: FPE 504, advanced graduate standing, completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, engineering courses in program, and consent of instructor.
Information and Registration
| Course Title | Course Number | Instructor(s) | Dates & Times | Location | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culminating Experience in Fire Protection Engineering | FPE S596 |
Christopher Pascual, Frederick Mowrer |
4/02/2024 - 6/16/2024 Tuesday & Thursday 12:10 PM - 1 PM |
Building 192, Room 320 | $2,760 |
Note: The number of units taken will vary by student and should be coordinated with Chris Pascual (cpascual@calpoly.edu)