Air Quality

Basic knowledge of environmental chemistry and microbiology.

Exposure and debate of relevant theoretical concepts in the classroom; Guidance on students’ independent study by consulting the recommended bibliography; Discussion and reflection on pertinent issues related to the material exposed in the classroom. Practical assessment in the context of Indor Air Quality Assessment and presentation and discussion of case studies that reinforce theoretical learning.

The student must acquire knowledge of:

Composition and constituents of air

Form and agents of atmospheric pollution

Dispersion and treatment of pollutants

Air quality monitoring methodologies

The student must acquire skills to:

Recognize the sources of air quality pollution

Recognize methodology for monitoring air quality

Conduct indoor air quality assessments

Create ways to improve air quality

The student must acquire competences to:

Integrate air quality assessment teams

Conduct indoor air quality assessments

Create air quality improvement mechanisms

THE ATMOSPHERE – The composition and function of the atmosphere;
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION
• History and origin of atmospheric pollution;
• Main air pollutants and effects on a global scale, on human health and on ecosystems;
• Classification of emission sources.
One health, air pollution phenomena and major environmental, human health and animal effects
Transport, dispersion and deposition mechanisms of atmospheric pollutants
Air quality monitoring: monitoring, analysis and data processing network
Gas effluent treatment and purification processes
Climate Change and influences on air quality
The Ozone layer
Acidification and eutrophication phenomena
Indor Air Quality
Legal framework;
Main polluting elements in indoor air
Existing Regulation and Standardization
Air Quality Assessment Methodologies
Strategies for good IAQ
Sick building syndrome and building-related deseases

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