FIRE RELATED HUMAN BEHAVIOR (CHS-264054)

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Course Description:

Explore the interaction of traditional fire service concerns with a range of social sciences, relating theory to practice. Focus on the dynamics of human behavior during fire incidents and explore how these are related to fire prevention practices, programs, codes and ordinances. The psychological effects of communications during emergencies and the conduct of post-fire interviews with victims and fire fighters are studied in depth.

Recommended: previous study in introductory psychology course and advanced technical understanding through fire training and experience. College Writing, Communication Decisions, Competition and Cooperation: A Cross-Cultural Perspective or equivalents.

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Liberal Study
Upper Level
Credits: 4
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : Spring 1.

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