Course Description
An introduction to organic and inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on the materials likely to appear as a hazardous material or weapon of mass destruction. Topics include Organic Chemistry: -naming, structure, properties, reactions and decomposition mechanisms; chemistry of hazardous organic compounds; flammable gases and liquids; chemistry of corrosive materials; heats of reaction, including explosive materials; concentrations and chemistry of toxic substances; chemistry of water- reactive substances; and chemistry of explosive polymeric materials. Inorganic Chemistry: metals, non-metals, gases; and redox chemistry. [Lab time required]
Credits
3.5
Course Types
Books/Materials >$50, Science & Math Group III
Schedule
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Course Typically Offered
Fall Only