FER 4420Fire-Related Human Behavior

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Prerequisite(s): General Studies English, General Studies Math This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of how humans respond to fire and how this understanding has been integrated into life safety systems design and development. Students will examine current and past research on human behavior, systems models, life safety education, and building design to determine interactions of these areas in emergency situations. Students will develop an understanding of a best practice building life safety system as one that combines knowledge in the areas of psychology and sociology joined with engineering and education to produce the best possible outcomes in terms of human survivability in an emergency. Successful completion of the course will require participation in a Community Engaged project.