SIK502 Introduction to Fire Prevention

Contents and structure

This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of Fire Safety Engineering, with case studies forming a central part the course. Emphasis is placed on developing the ability to respond comprehensively to stakeholder needs by identifying the target audience, selecting appropriate types of information, and ensuring the required level of accuracy. Students will develop skills in professional report writing and in delivering presentations tailored to different audiences.

Learning Outcome

After completing the course, the student has the following learning outcome:

Knowledge

The student…

• knows how fires affect the society locally, nationally and internationally
• knows central fires that have led to changes in fire prevention and regulations
• knows about performance-based and prescriptive fire safety solutions
• Knows about risk reducing measures and how to assess the effect of these
• knows the research and development in the field of fire safety in general
• knows about documentation requirements and how to address this in expert reports (Analysis reports).

Skills

The student…

• Can use fire dynamics when reasoning for fire protection solutions or when discussing challenges with design
• can develop computer models based on fire dynamic theory, such as flame height, heat transfer, radiation and mass flow
• can apply knowledge and relevant results from research and development for fire prevention measures and justify their choices using modelling
• can report their findings and results, both written and oral, to a professional audience
• can make use of fire risk matrices when discussing fire prevention and effect
• can explain fire prevention theory to peers and laymen.

General qualification

The student…

• can assess knowledge in the field
• can reflect on their individuality and in a team
• can identify solutions in the field and contribute to discussions related to the impact and significance of the solution
• can present a well-written answer to a question, using correct language and addressing every aspect of the question
• can keep their knowledge up to date within the field and know current innovations

Entry requirements

SIK501 Introduction to Fire Safety or SIK204 Fire Dynamics, or equivalent

Recommended previous knowledge

Fire dynamics

Teaching methods

This is an online course based on educational videos, self-studies, and digital teamwork. The videos will be available throughout the course.

Compulsory learning activities

To enter the final exam, students need to have an approved draft of the case report.

Assessment

The assessment consists of two parts:

1. A case study report, 70 % of the final mark
2. Digital presentation with oral examination, 30 % of the final mark

The students must pass both assignments to receive a course grade.

Graded scale from A to E for pass and F for fail.

Examination support material

All support material is permitted.

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