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Hazardous Materials Chemistry

  • Day 1 – Monday
    0800-1700: Classroom

    Highlights:
    • Introductions, Course goals and scope. Discussion topics include terms and definitions

  • Day 2 – Tuesday
    0800-1700: Classroom

    Highlights:
    • Discussion topics include elements and compounds and salts

  • Day 3 – Wednesday:
    0800-1700: Classroom

    Highlights:
    • Discussion topics include hydrocarbons and related compounds, hazmat chemistry according to the DOT Hazard classes

  • Day 4 – Thursday:
    0800-1700: Classroom

    Highlights:
    • Discussion topics include Hazmat Chemistry in real world applications

  • Day 4 – Friday:
    0800-1700: Classroom

    Highlights:
    • Discussion topics include Decontamination and terminating the incident
    • Course Review, Examination, Student Critiques, Graduation

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