FSED 1080 Thanatochemistry

2 Credit Hour(s)

This course provides a survey of the basic principles of chemistry as they relate to Funeral Service. The focus is on the chemical principles and interactions involved in sanitation, disinfection, public health, and embalming practice.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:

define the potentially harmful chemicals used in the preparation by listing the major hazardous chemicals involved in the preservation of human remains and how they affect the funeral service practitioner.
apply the function and purpose of the major composite chemical used in arterial, cavity, and accessory fluids.
demonstrate the modes of preservation and decomposition of carbohydrates, proteins, and liquids.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 1010 ; must pass all FSED designated courses with a grade of C or higher to progress to next level course
Corequisite(s): FSED 2020 FSED 2030
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.