FIRT 1315 - Hazardous Materials I

Institution:

South Plains College

Subject:

Fire Technology

Description:

This course is a study of the chemical characteristics and behavior of various materials. Topics include storage, transportation, handling hazardous emergency situations, and the most effective methods of hazard mitigation. The student will recognize hazardous materials in various shipping and storage containers, explain chemical characteristics and how they may react under certain conditions, and describe the most effective methods of hazard mitigation. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 08/30/2008 

Institution Website:

www3.southplainscollege.edu/

Phone Number:

(806) 894-9611 ext 2175

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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