SIK851 Introduction to Fire Prevention

Contents and structure

This course will give the students a deeper understanding of Fire Safety Engineering. Case studies will be the main part of the course. It will focus on the ability to comprehensively answer questions regarding the receiver's demand, the type of information, and the need for accuracy. The students will learn to write reports at a sufficient level and hold presentations for different audiences.

Learning Outcome

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

Knowledge

The student…

• Knows how to implement fire preventive measures using performance-based and pre-accepted solutions.
• knows how fires affect the society locally, nationally and internationally
• knows central fires that have led to changes in fire prevention and regulations
• can keep their knowledge up to date within the field and know current innovations
• knows the research and development in the field of fire safety in general

Skills

The student…

• Can use fire dynamics when reasoning for fire protection solutions related to both performance-based and pre-accepted solutions
• can use fire dynamics when reasoning for a solution or when discussing challenges with design or use
• 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 use a fire risk indexing when discussing fire prevention
• can explain fire prevention theory to peers and laymen.

General qualification

The student…

• can assess knowledge in the field
• can reflect on their work in a team and schedule tasks
• 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

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

Fire dynamics

Teaching methods

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

Compulsory learning activities

None

Assessment

The assessment consists of two parts:

1. Written assignment: A case study report, 75 % of the final mark
2. Oral examination: A digital presentation with oral examination, 25 % of the final mark

To receive a course grade, the students must pass both assignments. If the case study report is not approved, the students cannot do the digital presentation.

The students have the right to submit an improved version of the case study report. The improved version must be submitted by the end of the following semester at the latest. It is only possible to deliver an improved version once.

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

Examination support material

All support material is permitted

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