Subject description

Air pollution incorporating engineering design - meteorology; atmospheric chemistry; air quality; sources of air pollution; effects of air pollution; dispersion modelling; control of air pollution. Noise pollution - noise pollution legislation; sound power and intensity levels; noise from several sources; background noise effects; defining and measuring noise; weighting factors and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Equivalence

ENVE221 - Air and Noise Pollution Control Engineering
ENVE221 - Air and Noise Pollution Control Engineering

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

Delivery

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Engagement hours

Contact Hours:2 hr lecture & 2 hr workshop

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Understand the basic principles of air and noise pollution.
2.
Place the issue into the global sustainability context.
3.
Identify the significant factors affecting air and noise pollution.
4.
Apply analytical techniques to solve problems in air and noise pollution measurement and control.

Assessment details

Mid-session exam
Weekly on-line quizzes
Tutorial assignments
End-of-session exam

Work integrated learning

Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.

Textbook information

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