Engineering Science Degree, Fire Protection Engineering Area of Concentration
Fire protection engineering includes the design of systems and equipment for the detection and fighting of fire as well as the development of fire retardant materials and the fire safety of structures. It is closely related to both chemical and mechanical engineering, but with a specific emphasis on applications to fire-related issues.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve basic physics and engineering problems in mechanics and thermodynamics.
- Design simple structures and strategies using analytic and numerical methods in the area of fire protection engineering.
- Use appropriate computer application software in fire protection engineering.
Program Advising
Meet with your academic advisor regularly to make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. The program advising guide outlines the degree requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.
Transfer Opportunities
This track will prepare students to transfer to a four-year university with a major in fire protection engineering. See all engineering transfer agreements.
Careers
For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use the Career and Program Explorer to see a full report for this career field. See links below chart for further guidance and/or connect with a Program Advisor to discuss career goals.
Career possibilities include security management specialist, compliance manager, architectural and engineering manager, municipal firefighter, fire prevention and protection engineer.
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Curriculum
A suggested course sequence for students follows.
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