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ENV H 490, Spring
Community Air Pollution Instructors
Sverre Vedal Course Details
Location: HSB T635 Description
This 3-credit course uses a lecture/seminar format, and makes use of local air pollution management resources and student presentations to provide a comprehensive overview of community air pollution. Topics covered include: 1) air pollution sources, chemistry and meteorology; 2) effects on human health and the envrironment; 3) global warming; 4) air quality standards, monitoring and management; 5) air pollution control technology; 6) indoor air; 7) special topics, including wood smoke and alternative fuels. Instruction is at the level of upper-year undergraduates and graduate students in health-related fields. While a relatively comprehensive survey of air pollution topics is provided, there is a clear public health orientation.
Learning Objectives
Requirement and Grading Policy
Requirements include: 1) a mid-term examination; 2) a final examination; 3) two brief referenced contributions to a web-based bulletin board discussion on assigned topics; 4) short, frequent on-line quizzes on readings; 5) participation in
classroom discussion of assigned topics and readings; 6) regular attendance.
Grading will be based on: mid-term (20%); final (30%); bulletin board (20%); quizzes (15%); participation/attendance (15%) Schedule
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