UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

MEC5887 Environmental and air pollution control

Faculty of Engineering

MEC5887 Environmental and air pollution control is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Not offered
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.

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Requisites

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After MEC5887

No unit lists MEC5887 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.

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Overview

This unit explores the importance of anthropogenic sources of air pollution and ways to minimize air pollution by the application of different practices. It provides an overview of air pollution in an urban and industrial environment, particularly on the formation of air pollutants, the transport of pollutants in the atmosphere, and the techniques available for controlling these air pollutants (particles, gases, or vapours). Case studies on the current air quality management, the legislation and policies aimed at reducing emissions and improving air quality in Southeast Asian countries will be discussed.

Offerings in 2021

The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for MEC5887.

Assessment

  • Practical assessmentsThreshold hurdle
    10%
  • AssignmentsThreshold hurdle
    15%
  • Oral presentationsThreshold hurdle
    15%
  • Final assessmentThreshold hurdle
    60%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Critically analyze and discuss the nature of air pollutants and its effects on human health and environment.

  2. 2

    Evaluate air pollutant concentrations as a function of emission, meteorology, and built environment.

  3. 3

    Thoroughly assess the different theoretical air quality models and the limitations of each model.

  4. 4

    Thoroughly assess the theoretical working principles and the limitations of air pollution control systems.

  5. 5

    Critically evaluate and discuss the present air quality condition in Southeast Asian Countries.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures36 hours
  • Practical activities22 hours
  • Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachOnline learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Where it fits

MEC5887 is part of 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MEC5887?

MEC5887 has no prerequisites.

When is MEC5887 offered?

MEC5887 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.

How much work is MEC5887?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does MEC5887 have an exam?

No. MEC5887 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include MEC5887?

MEC5887 is part of Mechanical engineering.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Organisational unit
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
202020212022