FST 084 - Lithium Ion Battery Operations

Credits: 0.25

Description: This repeatable course explains what lithium-ion batteries are, how they are constructed, where they are used, safety concerns, how they can cause fires and explosions and updates the student with the newest ever changing technology. Students will learn how to identify situations in which batteries may be involved and the current strategies and tactics for responding to battery incidents. This class will be offered for a minimum of 5 lecture hours with the option of an additional 0-3 hours of lab. This class is offered as a pass/no pass

Transferable
Not transferable

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify lithium battery products
Identify compromised lithium battery products
Demonstrate the proper actions to take to mitigate a lithium battery fire

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 5-8
Course Duration (Weeks): 1
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 5
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 0-3