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Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog 2016-17 
    
Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog 2016-17 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SCI 110 - Chemistry and Physics for the Fire Service

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This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread and are controlled. It introduces the basic principlies of chemistry and physics that govern fire behavior. Students will examine the properties of combustion products, fire-extinguishing agents, and the three states of matter. Proper selection of firefighting chemicals and their application methods will be an integral part of the course.

ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Literacy.

Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101; placement above or completion of MAT 080 or completion of Math Module 12, 73, or 82.
General Education Elective(s): Science


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