Air Quality Management
Syllabus, Master's level, 1TV025
This course has been discontinued.
- Code
- 1TV025
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Earth Science A1N, Physics A1N, Technology A1N
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 25 April 2012
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
120 credits of which 90 credits should be in the main area of studies natural sciences or technology including the course Meteorology, hydrology and environmental measurement techniques 15 credits.
Learning outcomes
After the completion of the course, the student should be able to
- account for different air pollutants (gases, particles, noise and light) and how they varies in space and time
- account for different techniques that is used to decrease the amount of pollutants
- understand the chemical transformation of pollutants in the atmosphere
- understand the processes that influence how noise propagates in the atmosphere
- apply prior knowledge on processes in the atmospheric boundary layer on dispersion calculations of pollutants in the atmosphere
- have knowledge of current standards for emissions in Sweden
Content
The course aims to give the students an overview of the air pollutant issue (gases, particles, smell, noise and light). The main focus will be on chemical and noise related aspects in the air pollutant issue.
Chemical transformation of gases in the atmosphere and the dispersion of pollution at the local and global scale (processes and dispersion calculations). Techniques for reducing the amount of pollutants in gas phase and as particulate matter. Existing standards for emissions.
Sound propagation in the atmosphere outdoors (basic acoustics), influence from weather (refraction, absorption, distribution and ground damping) and how sound levels vary throughout the day / year. The student will also gain knowledge of methods and models used today in the consultant business.
Instruction
Lectures, lessons, paractical assignments, home assignmnet and study visits
Assessment
Written examination (7 ECTS). To pass, all practical and home assignment must be finished (3 ECTS).