2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FIRE 3302 - Chemistry of Hazardous Materials


Prerequisite: FIRE 2201  An in-depth study of the chemical and physical properties of a wide variety of hazardous materials to enable the student to establish the safety measures in a hazardous chemical environment. Basic properties of hazardous materials and appropriate handling methods. Explanation of chemical reactions, toxicity, oxidation, characteristics of explosives, plastics, resins, and fibers. 3 credits