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Hazardous Materials Transportation

Spring 2027 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > CIVE.5415 > 031

Course No: CIVE.5415-031; SIS Class Nbr: 9692; SIS Term: 3630
Course Status: Open

Course Description

Hazmat transportation, safety and security are a convergence of operations, policies and regulation, and planning and design. This course will address the multimodal operations, vessels, technologies, packaging and placarding involved in the safe and secure transportation of hazmat. Safety and security rules, regulations, emergency preparedness and response, industry initiatives and programs, and U.S. government agencies governing hazmat transportation will be included, as well as international impacts on hazmat transportation safety and security.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor
  • Core Codes: STEM
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Gary Gordon
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2027 Spring: Jan 19 to May 08 15-Week (Full-Term)
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1965 | Pay as little as $400/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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