Fire Science
Analysis of dynamics and consequences of fire in structures. Topics include combustion thermochemistry, premixed and diffusion flames, fluid mechanics of fire, human tenability in burning structures, computer modeling of fires. Mechanical Engineering 382R (Topic: Fire Science) and 382T may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Topics
- combustion thermochemistry
- premixed and diffusion flames
- fluid mechanics of fire
- human tenability in burning structures
- computer modeling of fires
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Analysis of dynamics and consequences of fire in structures. Topics include combustion thermochemistry, premixed and diffusion flames, fluid mechanics of fire, human tenability in burning structures, computer modeling of fires. Mechanical Engineering 382R (Topic: Fire Science) and 382T may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027