BSEN40110 Advanced Air Pollution

Academic Year 2024/2025

This advanced module incorporates a blended learning approach, combining online materials with a small group environment. The module covers the measurement, abatement and dispersion modelling of atmospheric emissions from a variety of sources. The health and environmental impact of major air pollutants including greenhouse gases, suspended particulate matter and odour will be addressed. The module will also cover air sampling, measurement techniques and dispersion modelling along with associated assignments. Tutorials are provided for related design assignments and exercises to develop practical solutions for common air pollution problems using dispersion modelling.

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Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: -Outline the regulatory standards and legal aspects of air pollutant emissions -Describe the major sources of air pollution -Explain the principles of climate change -Outline the main methods for measuring concentrations of gases and odours -Describe the operation of air pollution control systems -Explain the principles of atmospheric dispersion modelling -Apply mathematical equations to solve pollution problems -Analyse and interpret the latest research information on the subject -Solve a practical air pollution modelling exercise through problem based learning.

Indicative Module Content:

Key topics include measurement, abatement and dispersion modelling of atmospheric emissions from a variety of sources; relevant legislation; meteorology and climate change; health and environmental impact of major air pollutants including greenhouse gases, suspended particulate matter and odour; advanced analysis of atmospheric emissions.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

12
Specified Learning Activities

100
Autonomous Student Learning

126
Online Learning

12
Total

250
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures and in-class discussion of modelling assignment. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

It would be advantageous if students have studied science or engineering subjects.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
BSEN30030 - Air Pollution


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Exam (In-person): Written exam. n/a Graded No

40
Assignment(Including Essay): Dispersion modelling assignment including literature review. n/a Graded No

60

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback provided post-assessment.

Title Fundamentals of Air Pollution
Author Daniel Vallero
ISBN 978-0-08-055284-2
Publisher Elsevier
Publication Date 07 January 2009
Binding E-Book
Type Digital
URL https://library.ucd.ie/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1954450?lang=eng
Description This is an e-book available through UCD library.

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Title Global Warming 4ed
Author John Houghton
ISBN 978-1-282-46679-1
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 16 April 2009
Binding E-Book
Type Digital
URL https://library.ucd.ie/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1879797?lang=eng
Description This is an e-book available through UCD library.
Name Role
Mr Gerard Murphy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer