| Competences |
| Type A | Code | Competences Specific |
| A1.1 | Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the disciplines within in the ambit of environmental engineering and sustainable energy. | |
| A1.2 | Analyse the dynamic interactions in complex environmental systems. | |
| A1.3 | Provide scientific advice in the implementation of decisions and policies that are sustainable, environmentally friendly and foster energy saving and efficiency in accordance with the current legislation. | |
| A1.5 | Formulate the strategies needed to collect data for the design and application of conceptual and calculation modelsz in order to better understand complex systems in engineering and environmental and energy management. | |
| A2.1 | Understand and apply the latest and most innovative environmentally friendly technologies to solve problems in various areas. | |
| Type B | Code | Competences Transversal |
| Type C | Code | Competences Nuclear |
| Learning outcomes |
| Type A | Code | Learning outcomes |
| A1.1 |
Acquire the language, concepts and principles of the origin, effects and control of air pollution. | |
| A1.2 |
Conceptualise a dynamic model of atmospheric behaviour and the interaction of polluntants in the atmosphere. | |
| A1.3 |
Understand the legal framework governing these activities and solutions. | |
| A1.5 |
Make critical judgements and apply them to concepts relating to atmospheric pollution. | |
| A2.1 |
Acquire knowledge of current measures for environmental control, monitoring air pollution and prevention and correction techniques. | |
| Type B | Code | Learning outcomes |
| Type C | Code | Learning outcomes |
| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| Atmospheric Composition, Global Cycles, and Lifetimes | Atmospheric Residence Times S-Compounds N-Compounds C-Compounds Halogen Compounds Atmospheric Ozone Particulate Matter Emissions Inventories Hazardous Air Pollutants |
| The Atmosphere | Layers of the Atmosphere Large-Scale Motion of the Atmosphere Temperature and Water vapor Composition of the Atmosphere Radiation Energy Balance |
| Meteorology of Air Pollution | Temperature and Pressure in the Lower Atmosphere Atmospheric Stability Classes of Stability Introduction to Models for Dispersion of Pollutants |
| Global Circulation | Global Circulation Model |
| Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate | Global Temperature Record and Solar Variability Possible Effects of Global Warming Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Change. Carbon Dioxide |
| Air Pollution Monitoring and Control | Monitoring Networks Pollution Control |
| Prevention and Remediation | Cleaner Production Strategies for Reducing Air Pollutants. Unit Operations for Separating Gaseous Air Pollutants. Unit Operations for Separating Particulate Air Pollutants Carbon capture |
| Planning |
| Methodologies :: Tests | ||||||||||
| Competences | (*) Class hours |
Hours outside the classroom |
(**) Total hours | |||||||
| Introductory activities |
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2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
| Lecture |
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30 | 30 | 60 | ||||||
| Problem solving, classroom exercises |
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15 | 15 | 30 | ||||||
| Assignments |
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1 | 14 | 15 | ||||||
| Personal tuition |
|
0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | ||||||
| Mixed tests |
|
2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
| Mixed tests |
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2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
| Oral tests |
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0.5 | 0 | 0.5 | ||||||
| (*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher. (**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. | ||||||||||
| Methodologies |
| Description | |
| Introductory activities | Presentation In class search of information Discussion |
| Lecture | Work on content. Development of the different topics of the course, according to the program |
| Problem solving, classroom exercises | Work on content, with case studies. Resolution by the Students and teacher, solving a subset of recommended exercises. |
| Assignments | Work on content through a case study. Development of a team work on the extension and application of some of the topics covered |
| Personal tuition | Personalized attention, upon request by the student |
| Personalized attention |
| Description |
| Track of each student activity, with a personal meeting, on request by the student |
| Assessment |
| Methodologies | Competences | Description | Weight | ||||||
| Problem solving, classroom exercises |
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Individual assessment of the work done in solving recommended exercices | 10% | ||||||
| Assignments |
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Collective evaluation of the work done in groups | 20% | ||||||
| Mixed tests |
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Evaluation of a test made of short exercises | 25% | ||||||
| Oral tests |
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Individual evaluation of the work done in groups | 10% | ||||||
| Mixed tests |
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Evaluation of a second test made of short exercises | 35% | ||||||
| Others |
| Other comments and second exam session | |||
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In the eventuallity of a second call, the evaluation of activities and work problem will remain and there will be a unique test of short exercises with a total weight of 50% |
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| Sources of information |
| Basic |
John H. Seinfield; Spyros N. Pandis, Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics: From Air Pollution to Climate Change, 2, 2012
Daniel Vallero, Fundamentals of Air Pollution, 4, 2008 |
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El llibre Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics: From Air Pollution to Climate Change, de Seinfield i Pandis, és el que es recomana com a referència per aquesta matèria. |
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| Complementary |
Gilbert M. Masters, Introduction to environmental engineering and science, 1, 1991
Karl. B. Schnelle; Charles A. Brown, Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook, 1, 2001
Ralf Koppmann (Ed.), Volatile Compounds in the Atmosphere, 1, 2007
Harur Parlar (Ed.), Essential Air Monitoring Methods, 1, 2005
Kenneth C. Schifftner, Air Pollution Control Equipment Selection Guide, 1, 2002
Gregory D. Wight, Fundamentals of Air Sampling, 1, 1994
Lennart Nilsson, Per-Olof Persson, Lars Rydén, Siarhei Darozhka, and Audrone Zaliauskiene., Cleaner Production – Technologies and Tools for Resource Efficient Production, 1, 2007
, https://www.epa.gov/science-and-technology/air-science, , |
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The book Cleaner Production – Technologies and Tools for Resource Efficient Production is available at : http://www.balticuniv.uu.se/index.php/component/content/article/269-books-a-book-series/827-em-2-cleaner-production-technologies-and-tools-for-resource-efficient-production |
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| Recommendations |
(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.