College of Justice and Safety

Fire & Safety Engineering Technology

Course Descriptions

FSET Students
FSE 100 Introduction to Fire and Safety Engineering Technology (1)
Historical and philosophical discussion with review of the life and property conservation functions of federal, state, municipal, and private agencies. Study of legislation, contemporary and future problems, career opportunities, and public fire safety education programs.
FSE 101 Introduction to Codes and Standards (3)
The code standard promulgation process. An introduction to fire and safety related codes; surveying and mapping procedures; mechanical systems; and engineering solutions for hazards.
FSE 120 Chemistry and Dynamics of Fire (3)
An introduction to the chemistry and dynamics of fire as it relates to properties of hazardous materials and the development of fire in a structure. An introduction to computer fire analysis.
FSE 200 Applied Fire and Safety Analysis (3)
Analytical and statistical concepts and procedure for the treatment of fire and safety related data. Includes quantitative and qualitative techniques, descriptive and inferential statistics
FSE 201 Designing Building Fire Safety (3)
Prerequisite: FSE 101. A systems approach to designing building fire safety; the role of design in providing fire safety. The Life Safety Code; the function of and testing of rated building components, evaluating plans for code compliance.
FSE 221 Fire Detection and Suppression Systems (3)
Prerequisites: FSE 101, FSE 120 or advisor approval. An introduction to fire detection and suppression systems and their relationship to fire control & extinguishment.
FSE 223 Fire and Emergency Scene Operations (3)
Prerequisites: FSE 101, FSE 120. Principles of Incident Management including emergency scene decisions, strategies, and tactics. Utilizing emergency control resources such as personnel, apparatus, and equipment.
FSE 225 Legal Aspects of Fire Protection and Safety (3)
A study of legislative and legal decisions relating to personnel practices, employee safety and public protection in Fire, Safety and Loss Prevention services. Emphasizes the legal responsibilities, liabilities, and authority of the practitioner.
FSE 250 Introduction to Fire Arson and Explosion Investigation; (3)
An introduction to fire, arson, and explosion investigation. Topics include a historical overview of arson and terrorism statutes, sources of information, the federal role in fire and explosion investigation, explosives and improvised explosive devices.
FSE 301 Emergency Medical Treatment I (5)
Effective emergency medical care in a variety of traumatic and medical emergencies. Content enveloped by the Committee on Injuries of the American Medical Association. Credit will not be awarded for both FSE 301 and EMC-110.
FSE 305 Hazardous Materials (3)
Prerequisite: FSE 200 or instructor approval. Study of hazardous materials in transportation, storage, and usage. Chemical properties of hazardous materials relating to specific reaction, engineering controls, pre-emergency planning, combating, coordinating, and controlling a hazardous materials incident.
FSE 320 Principles of Fire and Safety Supervision (3)
Prerequisite: FSE 200 or instructor approval. An overview of organizational and management practices in the fire & safety fields. Emphasis on supervision and leadership styles, motivation, morale, and organizational behavior.
FSE 322 Fire Protection System Analysis and Design (3)
Prerequisite: FSE 221. Analysis and evaluation of specific code requirements related to the design, inspection, testing and maintenance of fire protection systems. Design project(s) will be included.
FSE 349 Applied Learning in Fire and Safety Engineering
Prerequisite: Instructor approval. Work in placements related to academic studies. One to eight hours credit per semester or summer. Total hours: eight, associate degree; sixteen, baccalaureate degree. A minimum of 80 hours employment required for each semester hour credit.
FSE 350 Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation I; (4)
An in-depth study in the analysis of Fire, Arson, and Explosion scenes. Emphasis will be placed on the principles and techniques of scene preservation and analysis, management of investigative functions, documentation of the scene, and determination of the cause and origin of a fire.
FSE 360 Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply (3)
Prerequisites: FSE 120 and MAT-107 or equivalent. Water at rest and in motion. Bernoulli's and Pascal's theory; water distribution systems, pumps, velocity, discharge friction loss, pump and nozzle pressures required for fire protection. Theory followed by practical application.
FSE 361 Principles of Occupational Safety and Health (3)
Prerequisite: FSE 100, FSE 200 or instructor approval. History of the development of occupational safety and health. Methods of accident prevention and hazard control. Introduction to safety programs, workers' compensation, emergency preparedness and accident investigation.
FSE 362 Principles of Occupational Safety and Health Legislation (3)
Prerequisite: FSE 200 or instructor approval. Corequisite: FSE 361. Review of OSHA standards with emphasis on compliance and liability reduction. Discussion of OSHA regulations including citations, penalties, inspections, and record keeping.
FSE 366 Hazard Identification and Control (3)
Prerequisites: FSE 361, FSE 200 or instructor approval. Hands-on approach to hazard identification and control. Areas of study include noise levels, chemical and electrical hazards, air contaminants, and heat/cold stress. Control measures include administrative, engineering, and safeguarding methods.
FSE 367 Human Factors in Occupational Safety (3)
Focuses on ergonomics, man/machine interface, and human efficiency. Cumulative Trauma Disorders. Solutions are reviewed for common problems found in labor-intensive operations.
FSE 400 Fire Protection Administration (3)
Prerequisite: FSE 200 or instructor approval. Corequisite: FSE 320. A study of management principles, with emphasis on planning, organizing, staffing, and evaluating fire and emergency services. Techniques for measuring public fire protection effectiveness and its impact on the community and the environment.
FSE 410 System Safety Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: FSE 200 or instructor approval. Corequisite: FSE 366. Evaluation of the probabilities and consequences of various risks. Study includes system safety analysis, job safety analysis, hazard analysis, and fault tree analysis. Safety audit methods are reviewed.
FSE 412 Safety and Health Program Management (3)
Prerequisite: FSE 362, FSE 366, FSE 200 or instructor approval. Emphasis on personnel aspects, communication, and motivation in managing safety and health programs. Practice in writing safety programs and implementing safety training. Evaluation of the effectiveness of various methods and programs.
FSE 420 Environmental Law and Management (3)
Prerequisite: FSE 225 Review/analysis of laws affecting workplaces, including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, and CERCLA. Additionally, study of these laws and related policies/practices will be covered as related to safety. Credit will not awarded to students who have credit for EHS 425.
FSE 430 Personnel and Industrial Relations Law (3)
Prerequisite: FSE 225 Review/Analysis of laws affecting the workplace, including the ADA, FMLA, NLRA, WARN Act, and Title VII. Additionally, a study of personnel policies and practices will be covered as it relates to the field of safety.
FSE 450 Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation II; (4)
A continuation of Fire and Explosion Investigation I, with emphasis on the analysis of explosion scenes, scene processing, evidence collection, operation of homemade devices, condensed and diffuse phase fuel explosions, and scene reconstruction. Prerequisite FSE 350
FSE 489 Topical Seminar: __________________ (1-3)
Prerequisites: FSE 200, Senior Status. Development of competency relating to concepts of fire and safety research analysis. Each student develops a research design and carries out a study project. Individual studies are cumulated with a project paper and presentation.
FSE 490 Fire and Safety Research and Evaluation (3)
Prerequisites: FSE 200, Senior Status. Development of competency relating to concepts of fire and safety research analysis. Each student develops a research design and carries out a project. Individual studies are culminated with a project paper and presentation.
FSE 495 Fire, Arson and Explosion Case Preparation; (3)
Preparation of the fire, arson, and explosion case for trial, including preparation of demonstrative evidence, scene documentation for presentation, rules of evidence, case review and analysis, and testimony as an expert witness. Prerequisite FSE 350, 450
FSE 499 Practicum/Independent Study (1-12)
Prerequisites: Instructor approval and FSE 200. Supervised field observation, research and/or experience.