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Aug 14, 2024
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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 and Operations State Exam.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe the common elements of the Periodic Table.
- Distinguish between elements, compounds, and mixtures.
- 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.
- Apply guidebooks, MSDS, and other reference materials to determine an initial course of action.
Prerequisite: FT 101 or Instructor approval Corequisite: None Graded: Letter Grade
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