CEG8112 : Air Pollution
CEG8112 : Air Pollution
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor David Werner
- Lecturer: Professor Thomas Curtis
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
1. To introduce the fundamentals of air pollution with a background on historical perspective on air pollution and a commentary on current air quality policies and standards;
2. To discuss major pollutants, their sources and effects (environmental and health);
3. To introduce the methods to estimate air pollution emission with an emphasis on industrial sources, especially power generation;
4. To introduce the theory of dispersion of air pollution in the atmosphere;
5. To introduce air pollution control technologies;
6. To introduce the issues of indoor air pollution and personal exposure to air pollution; and
7. To discuss the impacts of air pollutants on the planet.
Outline Of Syllabus
1. History of air pollution
2. Current policies, standards and objectives
3. Sources of air pollution
4. Effects of major air pollutants
5. Monitoring of emissions and air pollutants in ambient air
6. Modelling and control of emission
7. Impacts on the planet
8. Indoor air pollution and personal exposure
9. Air pollution from power generation as a case study, impact of transition to renewable power generation.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
1. A basic understanding of the fundamentals of air pollution with a background on historical perspective on air pollution and current air quality policies and standards. (M1)
2. Knowledge of major air pollutants; their sources and their effects (environmental and health) and how emissions are estimated (M1)
3. Insight into the fate of air pollutants in the atmosphere. (M1)
4. Knowledge of analysing and presenting outputs of air pollution calculations and models to a wide range of audiences. (M2)
Intended Skill Outcomes
1. To be able to estimate emissions of air pollutants with an emphasis on power generation (M3)
2. To be able to estimate air pollution concentrations as a function of source strength, distance from sources, and meteorology. (M3)
3. To be able to estimate health and environmental impacts of changes in air pollution. (M7)
4. To be able to evaluate various policy options in terms of their impacts on emission, air quality and health (M7)
5. To be able to disseminate emission calculation and air quality results to a wider audience. (M17)
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Lecture notes and online resources, e.g. pCaPs/ podcasts and/or articles. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 13 | 1:00 | 13:00 | 13 x 1 hour lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 32:00 | 32:00 | Assessed reports on air pollution from power generation and impact of the transition to renewables |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 2 | 3:00 | 6:00 | 2x3hr modelling practical. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | 9 x 1hr calculation tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Includes background reading for a full understanding of material |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Learning outcomes will be achieved by introducing knowledge and theory in lectures and by exercising the relevant skills in practical exercises. Practicals will simultaneously review the taught content of the lectures and develop the key intellectual, practical or communication skills.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1 | M | 100 | Individual report on air pollution from national power generation for a case study country, feasibility and impacts of transitioning to renewable power generation (2000 words) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The individual report will also assess computer and literature literacy, data analysis, writing, presentation, time planning and communication skills.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG8112's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- CEG8112's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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