It is assumed that the students will have good background of gas dynamics and mathematics through advanced calculus. also they may need some support in physical chemistry. The major subjects of this course are:1.Kinetic theory of gases and a view of thermodynamics 2.Stoichiometry and thermochemistry 3.The origin of the transport properties 4. chemical kinetics and chemical equilibrium 5.Reactive gas dynamics 6.Combustion chemistry including adiabatic and vessel explosions 7. Diffusion flames 8.Flames in premixed gases 9. Gas-phase detonations.