FRSC 2170 Fire and Arson Investigation (3-2-4)
This course introduces fire investigations. Topics include fire behavior, combustion properties of various materials, sources of ignition, and investigative techniques for structures, grassland, wild land, automobiles, and ships. The course also covers other types of fire investigations, causes of electrical fires and chemical fires, explosive evaluations, laboratory operations, techniques used in fire deaths and injuries, arson as a crime, state and federal laws, and future trends in fire investigative technology.
A work ethic grade is assigned for this course. For more information see Work Ethics.
Prerequisite
Program admission