Course syllabus

Sustainable Development from a Fire Protection Engineering Perspective
Hållbar utveckling med brandingenjörsperspektiv

FMIA05, 7.5 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED W
Date of Decision: 2024-04-02
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Main field: Technology Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: BR1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The aim of the course is to give the students basic knowledge on the concept of sustainable development, and about the sustainability problems that are relevant for fire protection engineering and the work of the rescue services. The course shall give strategic knowledge in order to meet future environmental requirements and sustainability challenges.

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

Fire protection engineers work in many areas with significance for the environment and sustainable development. It can be both environmental effects of fires and fire protection measures, sustainability aspects related to the prevention of accidents, and evaluation of sustainability (e.g. through climate declarations) of fire protection measures in buildings. Increasing sustainability requirements in all sectors of society leads to challenges to reduce the environmental impact in the area of rescue services. Furthermore, the legislation on protection against accidents (2003:778) requires that the rescue services should protect the environment.

The course consists of lectures and seminars that deal with important strategic environmental problems such as climate change, air quality, resource use and environmental toxins. The concept sustainable development is covered from a natural science perspective, as well as from a societal and business perspective. Also, the most important environmental and sustainability challenges related to fire protection and rescue services, are covered, including the preventive work of the rescue services and its capacity for sustainable accident management.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: An exam as well as mandatory assignments and seminars must be passed.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0122. Name: Sustainable Development from a Fire Protection Engineering .
Credits: 4.0. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: Written exam. The module includes: This part consists of literature studies, lectures and seminars.
Code: 0222. Name: Home Assignment.
Credits: 3.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: Approved home assignment and active participation in seminars. The module includes: This part consists of home assignments that are done either individually or in group, as well as related seminars

Admission

Assumed prior knowledge: Basic courses taken during the first semester of the programme.
The number of participants is limited to: No

Reading list

Contact

Course coordinator: Max Åhman, max.ahman@miljo.lth.se
Course administrator: Petra Malmquist, petra.malmquist@miljo.lth.se
Examinator: Max Åhman, max.ahman@miljo.lth.se

Further information

In group work an active participation is required. Each group member shall individually be able to present and answer for the contents. If a group member does not fulfil the requirements of the other members on active participation, a decision can be made by the examinator of replacement to another group or a failed grad.