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Apr 30, 2024
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ENV 103 - Fundamentals of Air Science and Pollution
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Co-requisites: BIO 133
Description
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of air and air pollution. Students explore the fundamentals of the atmosphere including atmosphere strata, oxygen cycle and the composition of air. Threats to air quality, both local and global, are discussed along with methods of pollution prevention. The history of air quality management in the US is contrasted to air quality management in other countries to provide the student with a global understanding of air flow, weather patterns and the impacts of pollution from one country to another. Emphasis is placed on the Clean Air Act, other local or state laws, the impacts of air pollution on human health and the environment, climate change and greenhouse gases, fundamentals of emissions and control of sources, and indoor air quality.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify atmospheric layers and their contents.
- Analyze air quality management in the US compared to other countries.
- Explain the interaction of air with Earth’s other natural cycles (carbon, water, etc.).
- Describe the physical, chemical and biological properties of air.
- Define the types and causes of air pollution.
- Identify the laws pertinent to air quality and pollution reduction/prevention.
- Summarize climate change and its effect on air quality.
Listed Topics
- Interaction of the oxygen, carbon and water cycles
- Atmosphere strata
- Types of pollution
- Weather patterns
- Climate change
- Greenhouse gases
- Clean Air Act and other laws
- Global air quality management
- Sources of emissions and their controls
Reference Materials
Textbook or OER
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communication
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 11/13/2020
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