HSE 105 - Characteristics of Hazardous Materials

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course provides instruction in learning to recognize the physical and chemical characteristics of hazardous materials classes and how chemicals within those classes can harm humans and the environment. By applying basic chemistry, students will Associate chemical names with particular health and safety hazards. Additionally, students will identify common trade names and/or synonyms for the chemicals.

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Recognize hazardous materials by their physical and chemical characteristics as well as the hazards associated with them.
Interpret the chemistry of hazardous materials, compounds, and mixtures.
Explain the relationship between the characteristics of hazardous materials and their effects on fire.