Spring 2025

Please request enrollment by emailing extended@calpoly.edu.

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 4/1/25 - 6/16/25
Monday & Wednesday
4:10 PM - 6 PM
Online $2,924

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 Communications Systems FPE S522 Richard Emberley,
Lonny Simonian
4/1/25 - 6/16/25
Tuesday & Thursday
4:10 PM - 6 PM
Online $2,924

FPE S555: Fire Protection Management in the Wildland-Urban Interface

Information and Registration

Course Title Course Number Instructor(s) Dates & Times Location Tuition
Fire Protection Management in the Wildland-Urban Interface FPE S555 TBD 4/1/25 - 6/16/25
Monday: 4:10 PM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 4:10 PM - 5 PM
Lab - Wednesday: 5:10 PM - 6 PM
Lab - Friday: 4:10 PM - 6 PM
Online $2,924

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 Frederick Mowrer,
Christopher Pascual
4/1/25 - 6/16/25
Monday & Wednesday
12:10 PM - 1 PM
Online $2,924

Note: The number of units taken will vary by student and should be coordinated with Chris Pascual (cpascual@calpoly.edu)