2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin

FIS 209 Analysis of Urban Hazardous Materials, Tactics and Strategy

3 hours 

A study of the storage, transportation, and use of hazardous materials with an emphasis on flammable liquids, gases, cryogenics, and radioactive materials. It includes a systems analysis of methods of prevention, detection, control and suppression of emergency situations. Case studies form the basis of the course. Critical parameters and characteristics of hazardous materials are defined and studied.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENG 101