Course syllabus

Introduktion till brand och risk
Introduction to Fire and Risk Engineering

VBRA05, 9 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2014/15
Decided by: Education Board C
Date of Decision: 2014-04-15

General Information

Compulsory for: BI1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The aim is for the students to obtain a broad and general knowledge in the field of fire safety engineering and risk management, such areas as fire theory, fire extinguisher, fire safety and risk analysis. The course also aims to introduce fire engineer's role in society, expecially focusing on the key roles a fire engineer may have. Finally, the course aims to  provide course attendance basic knowledge in oral and written communication skills and prepare them for further university studies.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

The course is subdivided into six elements:

 

Examination details

Grading scale: UG
Assessment: The examination takes the form of three assignments (advanced assignments) that have to be presented in writing and/or orally and a laboratory report. All the assignments must be approved for the student to successfully complete the course. In addition, compulsory attendance at all seminars, laboratory sessions, and a practicum day at the MSB school in Revinge is required.

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: VBR150, VBR162, VBRA01

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Daniel Nilsson, daniel.nilsson@brand.lth.se
Further information: Group assignments require active participation. Each group member must individually be able to account for the content of the assignment. If a group member does not fulfill the demands of the group or ignores hers/his commitment, she/he can be reassigned to another group or get a fail result.