ENVR 3311 Introduction to Air Pollution Science

This introductory course will focus on various facets and terms associated with the field of air pollution science. Students will learn about the various air pollutants, the principles of science and systems associated with it. The course will also cover important topics such as indoor and outdoor pollution, particulate matter, gaseous pollutants, toxicology, human exposures, risk assessments. In addition, the physical and chemical behavior of pollutants, role of meteorology will be covered. Various legislations and regulations for air pollution abatement will be discussed. The students will also get a thorough training in measuring, quantifying, analyzing air pollution along with some aspects of air pollution modeling. This course would cover all aspects of air pollution (local to global) with a special focus on trans-boundary air pollution issues in the U.S.-Mexico border region.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

One of the following: ENVR 1401, ENVR 1402, PHYS 1401, [CHEM 1311 and CHEM 1111].

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences

Offered

As scheduled