Course syllabus - Air Quality
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
MTK308
Valid from
Autumn semester 2019
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Environmental Engineering, Energy Engineering
School
School of Business, Society and Engineering
Ratified
2017-01-27
Revised
2019-01-25
Status
This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
Objectives
The purpose of the course is to provide in-depth knowledge of the atmosphere, air pollution and pollutants, air quality, and mitigation techniques.
Learning outcomes
After completion of the course the student shall be able to:
1. Categorize concepts of chemical composition, physical phenomena and motion of the atmosphere
2. Assesss natural and anthropogenic air pollution, gas-phase pollutants and atmospheric particles
3. Explain dispersion, transport, atmospheric removal and deposition of air pollutants
4. Explain and quantify atmospheric effects of air pollution
5. Identify and assess cause-effect relationships of pollutants exposure
6. Compare common methods for air quality monitoring and emissions assessment
7. Implement air quality modelling tools
8. Evaluate and motivate methods for control of emissions from motor vehicles and stationary sources
Course content
The course will mainly address the following:
Atmospheric composition, atmospheric pollution and pollutants, atmospheric dispersion, transport and deposition, atmospheric effects, health effects, air quality and emissions assessment, and control of emissions from motor vehicles and stationary sources.
Tuition
Lectures, exercises
Specific requirements
120 credits of which 90 credits engineering or natural science and 7,5 credits mathematics. In addition Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English B/ English 6 are required. In cases where the course is given in English, exemption from the Swedish B/Swedish 3 is given.
Examination
Examination (HEM1), Examination through computer 3 hp, grade 3, 4 or 5. Learning outcome: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Assignment (INL2) 3 hp grade 3, 4 or 5. Learning outcome: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Seminar (SEM1) 1,5 hp grade U/G. Learning outcome: 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
The course overlaps 7,5 credits with MTK309 Air Quality.