FT 131 - Hazardous Materials Chemistry

Credits: 3

Description
This course provides basic chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials including recognition, identification, reactivity, transportation, awareness, and health hazards encountered by emergency services. FESHE Non-Core Course. This course qualifies the student to take the State Fire Marshal Hazardous Materials Awareness State Exam.

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify and describe the common elements of the Periodic Table.
Distinguish between elements, compounds, and mixtures.
Explain the difference between ionic and covalent bonding.
Define the basic chemistry involved with common hydrocarbon derivatives.
Describe the basic chemical and physical properties of gases, liquids, and solids.
Describe the nine U.S. Department of Transportation hazard classes and their respective divisions.
Demonstrate the utilization of guidebooks, MSDS, and other reference materials to determine an initial course of action.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade