CEG8112 : Air Pollution
- Offered for Year: 2023/24
- Module Leader(s): Professor David Werner
- Lecturer: Professor Thomas Curtis
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
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.
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.
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.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
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