PST-146

Hazardous Materials: Characteristics and Behavior

A study of chemical structures and reactions of hazardous materials with an emphasis on how they impact emergency management. Course topics include basic chemistry bonding, organic and inorganic compounds, and fire chemistry. Each of the nine major hazard classes is examined in depth. The course prepares students to make informed decisions about how hazardous materials may behave when released or combined with fires, transportation accidents, storage accidents, and fixed-site spills. Information gathering, management and use is stressed. Three class hours. .

PST-146 Sections for Spring 2014

With the following scheduling option(s)

1 Section Offered

PST-146, Section 181

CRN #23029
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Clifford Gollus

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LecturePublic Safety Training Facility
Room 103
Jan 21st, 2014 – May 22nd, 2014Monday
5:30 pm - 8:20 pm
Type Lecture
Location Public Safety Training Facility
Room 103
Date(s) Jan 21st, 2014 – May 22nd, 2014
Day / Time Monday
5:30 pm - 8:20 pm