LAWE 268 - Hazardous Materials I

Institution:

Columbus State Community College

Subject:

Description:

Course offers an introduction to the properties and behaviors of hazardous chemicals in our environment. Students will learn about the physical and chemical characteristics of toxic, flammable, and reactive substances in the forms of solids, liquids, and gases and receive an overview of methods for safely responding to emergencies involving such materials. Emphasis will be placed on safe approach to incident scenes, positive identification of materials, and accurate analysis of the hazards presented by hazardous materials.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cscc.edu/

Phone Number:

(614) 287-5353

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.