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BOS 3640: Interactions of Hazardous Materials

bba 2201
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Description

A systematic analysis of how hazardous materials escalate an incident or emergency event. Examination of the basic fundamental concepts common to hazardous chemicals with an emphasis on how some key elements, compounds, and mixtures are inherently dangerous.

Objectives

  1. Examine chemistry fundamentals.
  2. Discuss common units of measure.
  3. Explain the chemistry of common substances.
  4. Evaluate chemical interactions as they relate to control of potential hazards.
  5. Classify hazardous materials according to Department of Transportation (DOT) classification and warning systems.
  6. Determine strategies for dealing with chemical properties of specific types of hazardous substances.
  7. Analyze important standards related to hazardous substances.
  8. Apply information resources commonly used in emergency response operations.
  9. Examine widely used hazardous materials classification and labeling systems.
bba 2201

PreRequisites

  1. CHM 1030

Textbook(s)

Chemistry of hazardous materials (Rev: 6th ed.)

Publisher: Pearson (2014)
Author: Meyer, E.
ISBN: 978-0-13-314688-2
* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at gro.vnua@erotskoob

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