ENVL 3009 Air Quality and Climate Change
Legacy Code 301391
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Student Contribution Band
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Restrictions
Successful completion of 60 credit points at Level 1 and 40 credit points at Level 2.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Evaluate the major sources of air pollution and critically analyse associated impacts on human health and environmental sustainability.
- Describe the impact of meteorology on air pollution in a local area.
- Critically analyse the health effects of air pollution.
- Evaluate and analyse the monitoring and assessment of air pollution.
- Critically analyse the causes and the main methods of controlling point sources of air pollution.
- Apply and evaluate basic air modelling techniques.
- Evaluate indoor air problems.
Subject Content
Introduction to Air Pollution
Impact of legislation on Ambient Air Pollution
Sources of Air Pollution
Motor Vehicles and their impact on air pollution
Sources and human health effects of air pollution
Climatology
Air quality assessment and air modelling
What is a critical literature review relating to air pollution
Indoor Air Quality Odour Assessment
Global Issues - Climate Change
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annotated Bibliography | 1000 words | 20 | N | Individual | N |
| Report | 1000 words | 30 | N | Individual | N |
| Literature Review | 2000 words | 50 | N | Individual | N |
Prescribed Texts
- Vallero, D. (2014). Fundamentals of air pollution (5th ed.). Amsterdam, Netherlands : Elsevier