Students in the Pyrology department must complete 7 base level courses (100 and 200 level) and then at least 2 advanced courses (300 and 400 level) in their chosen track.
Track Requirements:
Military
- FYC 315
- MSY 350
- FCB 401
Climate
- WWG 320
- FGY 310
- CLMT 305
Fire Fighter
- FCL 360
Engineering
- FRF 302
- BDD 330
All Courses:
PYRO 100: Intro to Pyrology
3 credits
Students learn the basics of the different types of fire, as well as solar control and protection, through lectures and class discussions. This intensive course teaches students how to wield their fire safely in many environments, acquiring basic elemental control.
FST 201: Fire Safety
3 credits
This course emphasizes the latent dangers of pyromancy and how to avert catastrophe. Students also practice methods for the prevention and mitigation of wildfire, nuclear disaster, chemical explosions, and damaging solar flares.
PYRO 202: Fire Ethics
3 credits
Examines the moral and ethical issues associated with fire wielding, particularly concerning the environment and power imbalances. Students learn about the potential unforeseen consequences of misused fire magic, such as ecosystem disruption or diminished natural resources. In this seminar, they analyze real-world and fictional scenarios in which fire has been used in ethically questionable ways. Students explore contrasting perspectives, argue positions, and develop possible solutions with the goal of honing their own approaches to navigating moral dilemmas and the consequences of their actions.
PYRO 203: Biology and Chemistry of Fire
3 credits
This course covers the biology and chemistry behind the formation of fire, the characteristics of fire and its various forms, and conditions that may create, inhibit, or enhance a flame to the point of explosion.
PYRO 204: Fire Summoning
3 credits
Beginner course that teaches students basic ways to start a fire both with and without magic. This includes building a fire using stones and twigs, using sunlight and magnifying glasses, and harnessing fire from heat in the atmosphere or sources such as lava with specific body motions and the application of mental focus.
FMN 210: Fire Manipulation
3 credits
Introduction to manipulating fire with a focus on its shape and temperature. Teaches students various ways to extinguish fire, such as lowering its temperature, removing its oxygen, and using soil, sand, and wind in the environment.
MRA 230: Martial Arts
3 credits
Introduction to fire combat, starting with the basics of fighting. Students will observe and train in traditional martial arts such as karate, judo, jujutsu, ninjutsu, and aikido.
PYRO 301: Fire Manipulation
3 credits
Advanced course teaching Elemages how to control different forms of fire such as flames, lava, and magma. Students will learn how to direct fire towards objects and merge fires with one another other in a controlled environment.
PYRO 302: Fire Forging
3 credits
Students learn how to heat metals magically at high temperatures and form them into desired shapes. This course provides a comprehensive overview of stable metal structures, the properties of various metals, and wielding techniques.
PYRO 310: Geology of Mt. Agni
4 credits
Advanced field work on Alsteria’s active volcano, Mount Agni, studying igneous rocks. Students will dive into geology, specifically learning about the creation, composition, and chemical structure of volcanic matter.
PYRO 315: Fire and Air Collaboration
3 credits
Advanced course in which fire and air students learn to effectively combine their powers to perform unique techniques in defense.
WWG 320: Weather Wielding
3 credits
Alongside Aetherology specialists, Pyrology students learn how to control their solar powers to manipulate weather, such as by manipulating ultraviolet radiation. Aerology students assist through precipitation, wind patterns, and more.
BDD 330: Building Design
3 credits
Students on the engineering track learn how to combine their baseline skills in welding and glass blowing with advanced techniques in pyromantic architecture. Balancing elemagic power and intellect, students collaborate on designing and constructing a new building.
PYRO 350: Military Strategy
3 credits
This course covers common military strategies for deployment and the use of forces in combat, involving all elements. It incorporates optimal methods of defense against these strategies with an emphasis on pyrotechnics, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each.
PYRO 401: Fire Combat
4 credits
Students will learn how to manipulate fire for the purpose of offense and defense in combat. This includes casting a wide range of fire projectiles and barriers, as well as the absorption and reflection of other incoming fires or projectiles. Additionally, this course incorporates basic martial art combat skills in the absence of elemental magic.
Study Abroad Opportunities (4th Quarter Courses)
PYRO 360: Fire Control: This course provides students with the unique opportunity to travel to the Province of Eustaria in the Guran Mountain Range where they will work with Gurish professors and a Guran fire department to control real-time forest fires. Students acquire an array of skills including prescribing burns and backfires to strategically prevent and control forest fires.
PYRO 305: Heat Summoning: This course takes place in the Durama Desert within the Province of Santosha. Students will hone skills that allow them to utilize dry winds and strong heat to summon and intensify their fire to create firestorms and scorching winds.
