Course Descriptions

FPT 103 - Building Materials and Construction

3 Credits

Fundamentals of building construction methods and materials of construction. The approach is to study the stability of buildings and materials under fire conditions. The emphasis is upon safety under fire conditions and the technology of limiting fire spread in new and existing buildings.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the relationship between building construction, firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, and firefighting strategy.
2. Classify major types of building construction.
3. Analyze the impact of a building's construction on the development of a firefighting strategy to include hazard identification and tactics selection.
4. Explain the relationship between different building loads and stresses.
5. Explain the function of a building's principle structural components.
6. Describe the relationship between fire resistance and flame spread.
7. Identify the indicators of potential structural failure.
8. Describe green building concepts to include components of new construction, modification of existing structures, sustainable building materials, sustainable energy solutions, and energy storage systems.

Course Offered Fall; Spring

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