FIRETECH I. Course Code: CFIRETECH
II. Course Name: : FIRE TECHNOLOGY AND ARSON INVESTIGATION
III. Course Description: The course covers the principles of fire protection and technology and its behaviour. Likewise, it focuses on fire investigat ion and the role of fire-fighters during fire suppression and investigation, the study of Fire and Building Codes, and law on destructive arson including arson investigation and evidence.
IV. Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO1: Conduct Criminological research on crimes involving fire and pyromania as a deviant behavior.
CLO2: Demonstrate competence and broad understanding fire technology and arson investigations part of law enforcement adminis tration, public safety, and criminal justice.
CLO3: Utilize Criminalistics or Forensic Science in arson investigation and detection.
CLO4: Apply the Principles of and Jurisprudence of Criminal Law, evidence, and criminal procedure on arson investigations.
CLO5: Engage in lifelong learning and understanding of fire technology and arson investigation CLO6: Apply professional, social, and ethical standards in investigating arson cases.
V. No. of Units: Lec:3 Lab: 0 VI. Pre-Requisite: CFUNDCRIM VII. No. of Hours Per Week: 3 VIII. Course Outline:
Midterm
Behaviour and technology of fire
Combustion
Classifications, causes, prevention, control and extinguishments of fire Finals
Bureau of fire protection
Fire national training institute
The revised fire code of 2008
Arson investigation
Arson evidence
IX. References:
TEXTBOOKS & SUPPPLEMENTARY READINGS:
Eduardo J., Panganoron, C. ,(2015) Human Behavior and Crisis Management
Bartol, Curt, (2016) Current Perspectives in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Behavior
Castillo, R. et al., (2016) Human Behavior and Crisis Management
Kirchengast,T. (2017), Victimology and Victim Rights
Soriano, Oscar, Manual on Criminal Behavior and Crisis Management Tancangco, D. (2018), Victimology
B. Internet Sites
https://www2.gmu.edu/academics/social-and-human-behavior https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/10.1146/annurev.ps.41.020190.000245 X. Requirements: Comply and pass all academic requirements
XI. Computation of Grades: The passing score is 50% of the total items in the examinations, while the passing grade for the semester is 75% or 3.00. The basis for the computation of the semester grade is as follows:
Midterm grade: 70% Class standing and 30% midterm examination Final Grade: 70% Class standing and 30% final examination Semester grade: 50% midterm grade and 50% final grade
