Course Description
Fire Engineering is concerned with the applications of scientific and technical principles to the growth, mitigation, and suppression of fire. This includes the effects of fire on people, on structures, on commodities, and on operations. The identification of fire hazards and their risk, relative to the cost of protection, is an important aspect of fire safety design. The fire engineering course mainly covers the fundamental knowledge of fire dynamics and fire modeling. Moreover, the modern fire protection technology such as fire sprinkler and alarm systems, exit and smoke control systems, and the active and passive protection systems is also included in the course. Besides, the plumbing services for fire suppression systems and buildings are also introduced.
Intended Learning Outcomes
CILO-1: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering appropriate to the degree discipline.
CILO-2: An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability.
CILO-3: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
CILO-4: An ability to recognize professional and ethical responsibility.
CILO-5: An ability to recognize the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context, especially the importance of health, safety and environmental considerations to both workers and the general public.
CILO-6: An ability to stay abreast of contemporary issues.
CILO-7: An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice appropriate to the degree discipline.