Course syllabus - Atmospheric Pollution and Air Quality

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 completing the course the student should be able to:
1. Explain concepts of chemical composition, physical phenomena and motion of the atmosphere
2. Assess natural and anthropogenic air pollution in gas-phase  and atmospheric particles
3. Explain dispersion, transport, atmospheric removal and deposition of air pollutants
4. Identify and assess cause-and-effect relationships related to exposure to air pollutants and effects on materials and health.
5. Analyse common methods for air quality monitoring and emissions assessment
6. Discuss common tools for air quality modelling
7. Evaluate and motivate methods for control of emissions from motor vehicles and stationary sources
8. Understand basic concepts of ambient air quality management
9. Discuss the relation between air quality and sustainable development

Course content

The course will mainly address the following:
Atmospheric composition, atmospheric pollution and pollutants, atmospheric dispersion, transport and deposition, effects on environment and health, air quality and emissions assessment, and control of emissions from motor vehicles and stationary sources, basic regulatory frameworks, and the role of air quality for sustainable development.

Tuition

Web-based teaching and assignments

Specific requirements

120 credits of which 90 credits engineering and/or natural science. In addition Swedish course B/Swedish course 3 and English course B/English course 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course B/Swedish course 3.

Examination

Home examination (HEM1) 1.5 credits, grades Excellent (A), Very good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Sufficient (E), Insufficient, complementary work possible (Fx), Insufficient (F), (Learning outcomes: 1 - 4, 6 - 8)
Assignment (INL1) 3 credits, grades Excellent (A), Very good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Sufficient (E), Insufficient, complementary work possible (Fx), Insufficient (F), (Learning outcomes: 2 - 7)
Project (PRO1) 3 credits, grades Excellent (A), Very good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Sufficient (E), Insufficient, complementary work possible (Fx), Insufficient (F), (Learning outcomes: 2 - 7, 9)

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

Excellent, Very good, Good, Satisfactory, Sufficient, Insufficient, complementary work possible, Insufficient

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

Overlap with MTK324.