FIRE 1521 01: Combustion Process < Youngstown State University

FIRE 1521 - Combustion Processes and Fire Behavior

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43155,
Credit hours: 3

Course Meeting Times

Instructor

Michael Gulya

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Prof. Gulya
Instructor Professional Qualifications: BS in Fire Science; 5 years of experience as a college instructor; and over 10 years of experience as a fire fighter
Instructor Office Location: Virtual office hours
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-3279

Private Instructor Information

Course Description

1521. Combustion Processes and Fire Behavior. This course investigates the theories and basics of how and why fires begin, spread, and are hopefully controlled so that minimal damage occurs. Prereq.: FIRE 1501 and FIRE 1520. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group	Title	Author	ISBN
Required	Fire Behavior and Combustion Processes (2nd edition)	Shackleford	9781284206562

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.

Additional Course Materials

Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

How to Succeed in This Course

Attendance Expectations

Late Work Submission Policy

Additional Course Expectations

Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

Assignments/Assessments

Grading and Grading Scale

University Policies

Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of	Reading(s)	Due/To Prepare for Class
10/19	Shackleford chapters 1-2	Discussion 1
10/26	Shackleford chapters 3-4	Discussion 2
11/2	Shackleford chapters 5-6	Discussion 3
11/9	Shackleford chapters 7-8	Discussion 4
11/16	Shackleford chapters 9-10	Discussion 5
11/23	Shackleford chapters 11-12	Discussion 6
11/30	Shackleford chapter 13	Discussion 7

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.

FIRE 1521 01: Combustion Process