BSEN30030
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Academic Year 2025/2026
Air Pollution (BSEN30030)
Subject: : Biosystems Engineering
College: : Engineering & Architecture
School: : Biosystems & Food Engineering
Level: : 3 (Degree)
Credits: : 5
Module Coordinator: : Assoc Professor Tom Curran
Trimester: : Spring
Mode of Delivery: : Online
Internship Module: : No
How will I be graded? : Letter grades
Curricular information is subject to change.
This module is delivered fully online and covers the measurement, abatement and dispersion modelling of atmospheric emissions from a variety of sources. Topics include: Air pollution and human health; Legislation; Sources of air pollution; Measurement techniques; Air pollution control systems; Meteorology; Climate change; Atmospheric dispersion modelling. The module will include online lectures, videos and demonstrations by the lecturers, and interactive discussion boards relating to air pollution problems.
About this Module
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What will I learn?
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this module, students will be able to: \ - Describe the impact of air pollution on human health; \ - Outline the regulatory standards and legal aspects of air pollutant emissions; \ - Describe the major sources of air pollution; Explain the principles of meteorology and climate change; \ - Outline the main methods for measuring concentrations of gases and odours; \ - Describe the operation of air pollution control systems; \ - Explain the principles of atmospheric dispersion modelling; \ - Apply mathematical equations to solve air pollution problems.\
Indicative Module Content:
Key topics to be covered in this module include:\ - Measurement, abatement and dispersion modelling of atmospheric emissions from a variety of sources; \ - Relevant legislation; \ - Meteorology and climate change; \ - Health and environmental impact of major air pollutants including greenhouse gases, \ - Suspended particulate matter and odour.
How will I learn?
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Autonomous Student Learning | 84 |
| Online Learning | 36 |
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| Total | 120 |
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Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Online learning - recorded lectures and live Question and Answer sessions; Discussion Board; Group Project Report.
Am I eligible to take this module?
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:\
Students should have studied science or engineering subjects.
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Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:\ BSEN40110 - Advanced Air Pollution\ \ \ \
How will I be assessed?
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | Must Pass Component | % of Final Grade | In Module Component Repeat Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (In-person): Written exam based on module content. | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) | Graded | No | 50 | No |
| Group Work Assignment: Group report based on online discussion. | Week 12 | Graded | No | 20 | No |
| Participation in Learning Activities: Contribution to online discussion in small group. | Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9 | Graded | No | 30 | No |
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Carry forward of passed components
Yes
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What happens if I fail?
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | No |
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. \
Assessment feedback
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment\
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Feedback provided post-assessment.
Reading List
Title Fundamentals of Air Pollution\ Author Daniel Vallero\ ISBN 978-0-08-055284-2\ Publisher Elsevier\ Publication Date 07 January 2009\ Binding E-Book\ Type Digital\ URL https://library.ucd.ie/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1954450?lang=eng\ Description This is an e-book available through UCD library. \ \ ====\ \ Title Global Warming 4ed\ Author John Houghton\ ISBN 978-1-282-46679-1\ Publisher Cambridge University Press\ Publication Date 16 April 2009\ Binding E-Book\ Type Digital\ URL https://library.ucd.ie/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1879797?lang=eng\ Description This is an e-book available through UCD library.
Associated Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mr Gerard Murphy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |