Spring 2023
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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 |
4/03/2023 - 6/16/2023 Monday & Wednesday 4:10 PM - 6 PM |
Building 192, Room 320 & online | $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 |
Richard Emberley, Lonny Simonian |
4/03/2023 - 6/16/2023 Tuesday & Thursday 4:10 PM - 6 PM |
Building 192, Room 320 & online | $2,760 |
FPE S555: Fire Protection Management in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)
Social, economic, political, and technological issues affecting fire management in urbanized landscapes where fire continues its ecological role. Fire risk analysis; needs assessment, legislative codes, standards and policies; liability issues; evacuation; incident response planning. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Recommended: LA/NR 318 and NR 340.
Information and Registration
| Course Title | Course Number | Instructor(s) | Dates & Times | Location | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection Management in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) | FPE S555 | Frederick Mowrer |
4/03/2023 - 6/16/2023 Monday, Wednesday & Friday 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 | Academic Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culminating Experience in Fire Protection Engineering | FPE S596 |
Christopher Pascual, Frederick Mowrer |
3/28/2022 - 6/10/2022 Monday & Wednesday 12:10 PM - 1 PM |
Building 192, Room 320 | $690/unit | 1-5 |
Note: The number of units taken will vary by student and should be coordinated with Chris Pascual (cpascual@calpoly.edu)