Maricopa Community Colleges  FSC118   19902-19946 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/14/93
FSC118 19902-19946 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Flammable and Toxic Hazardous Materials
In-depth study of physical and chemical characteristics of flammable gases, liquids, and solids. Includes toxic aspects of fuels and solvents emphasizing hydrocarbon derivatives. Introduction to organic nomenclature. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
FSC118   19902-19946 Flammable and Toxic Hazardous Materials
1. Define the physical and chemical characteristics of flammable materials. (I, II)
2. Write the chemical names of organic materials. (III, IV)
3. Write the chemical structures of organic chemicals. (V)
4. Identify the health concerns associated with acute or chronic exposures to hydrocarbons and their derivatives. (VI)
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FSC118   19902-19946 Flammable and Toxic Hazardous Materials
    I. The Structure of Matter
        A. The atom
        B. Electron theory
        C. The periodic chart
        D. Molecular bonding
        E. Types of matter
      II. Chemical Nomenclature
          A. Expressing chemical formulas
          B. Naming systems for organic compounds
        III. Hydrocarbons
            A. Saturated
            B. Unsaturated
            C. Aromatics
          IV. Hydrocarbon Derivatives
              A. Alcohols
              B. Ethers
              C. Halogenated hydrocarbons
              D. Amines
              E. Peroxides
              F. Nitros
              G. Ketones
              H. Esters
              I. Aldehydes
              J. Carboxylic acids
            V. Characteristics of Flammables
                A. Flash point
                B. Flammable range
                C. Boiling point
                D. Specific gravity
                E. Vapor density
                F. Solubility
              VI. Exposure Potentials for Flammables
                  A. Acute toxicity
                  B. Chronic toxicity
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