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The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment (Coursera)

Offered by University of Maryland, College Park,

Fires impact people, property and the environment in all countries around the world. In some cases, the resulting losses are extraordinary, causing hundreds of deaths, widespread damage to property and contents and significant impacts on the environment. More often, fires may cause a single casualty or affect a single home, though the effects are still highly significant to those affected and collectively are substantial. This course will provide an overview of the challenges posed by fire as well as the fire safety solutions that are available to meet those challenges.

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Syllabus

WEEK 1: Introduction to Fire Behavior
WEEK 2: What is Fire Protection Engineering?
WEEK 3: Fire Safety Subsystems
WEEK 4: The Effects of Fire on People
WEEK 5: Effects of Fire on Property and the Environment
WEEK 6: Implementing Fire Safety Designs

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