HMSY 1343 - Weapons of Mass Destruction

Institution:

Southwest Texas Junior College

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Description:

Weapons of mass destruction and hazardous material incidents. Covers hazard and risk assessment, crime scene preservation, chemical agents, toxic industrial chemicals, biological agents, pathogens, radiological agents, explosive devices, detection-sampling and plume models, and decontamination methods. Includes an overview of incident command systems and personal protection equipment. The critical role of first responders in weapons of mass destruction, mitigation, and survival will also be presented. Discussion includes lessons learned from the Oklahoma City Bombing and events of September 11, 2001. Community mitigation plans will be researched in order to prepare for and defeat weapons of mass destruction. Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week. TSI Requirement: M1; R2; W1. Prerequisite: None. Lab Fee: $24

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.swtjc.net

Phone Number:

(830) 278-4401

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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