CHEM 103 — Chemistry for Emergency Response with
Lab 4 cr. This survey laboratory course is designed to acquaint the student with the broad principles of chemistry as they relate to application and hazards in the firefighting field. The survey includes basic chemical terminology, structure of matter, gases, liquids, and solids. Discussion of the more common elements, compounds they form, and the resulting hazards and their uses, com pletes the course with attention to nuclear applications, pesticides, and waste disposal. There will be specific lab demonstration times each week of the semester to assist the student with their learning. Prerequisite(s): none Corequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL -101, MATH -130 or MATH-140