FIRE 170 — Wildland Fire Behavior
Throughout history, wil dland fires have shaped much of the natural landscape in New England as well as the rest of the United States. Relating fire behavior to modern landscapes will help managers make informed decisions about fuel management practices. This class will provide s tudents with an understanding of expected fire behavior. Topics will include an in depth understanding of weather, topography, and fuels effect on wildland fire behavior. Although this class is not a firefighting class, a field component should be expected with the possibility to observe prescribed fire. It is recommended that students take Introduction to Wildland Fire management prior to this class. Prerequisite(s): MATH-040 or appropriate placement Corequisite(s): none