FIR 111 - Hazard Properties of Materials 3 cr.

This course will introduce the student to various chemical and physical properties of solid, liquid, and gaseous materials that contribute to their potential for fire and explosion. Reactivity and health hazards will also be examined. The student will review basic combustion chemistry and chemical terminology. The student will be introduced to identification systems for hazardous materials, transportation practices, storage practices and fire control strategies for a wide range of flammable and combustible substances. spring 2015, spring 2016