Teaching Methodologies
Presentation and discussion of relevant theoretical concepts in the classroom; Guidance on the autonomous study of students by consulting the recommended bibliography; Discussion and reflection on relevant issues related to the subject exposed in the classroom and presentation and discussion of case studies that reinforce theoretical learning. Assessment consists of an oral presentation of a seminar on one of the themes.
Theoretical-practical assessment – 65%
Practical assessment – 35%
(Minimum scores of 9.5 values in each of the matrix)
Exam assessment according to academic regulations
Learning Results
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
Program
THE ATMOSPHERE
The composition and function of the atmosphere
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION
History and origin of atmospheric pollution
Main air pollutants and effects on human health and on ecosystems
Classification of emission sources
Climate change and influences on air quality
The ozone layer
Air quality index
Air quality monitoring
Transport and deposition mechanisms of atmospheric pollutants
Dispersion models
Processes for the treatment and purification of gaseous effluents
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Legal framework
Sick building syndrome and building related illnesses
Quantification of indoor air pollutants
Measurement and monitoring of air quality
Impacts of poor air quality on health
Assessment of physicochemical pollutants CO (index 2,) PM (index 10) and PM (index 2.5), under the simplified assessment
Analytical assessment component
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
– Ferreira, A.; Qualidade do ar interior em escolas e saúde das crianças, Faculdade de Medicina da universidade de Coimbra, 2014
– Silva, M. Eldery exposure to air pollitants, Delft University of Technology, 2015
– GOMES, J. POLUIÇÃO ATMOSFÉRICA, EDIÇÕES TÉCNICAS, LISBOA, 2001
– ITSEMAT AMBIENTAL, MANUAL DE CONTAMINACIÓN AMBIENTAL, FUNDACIÓN MAPFRE, EDITORIAL MAPFRE, S.A., 2000
– THAD GODISH, AIR QUALITY, 3RD EDITION, LEWIS PUBLISHERS, 2004
– BOMBEL, R.W. ET AL: FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR POLLUTION, 3RD EDITION, ACADEMIC PRESS DE NEVERS, NOEL (1997): INGINIERIA DE CONTROL DE LA CONTAMINACIÓN DEL AIRE, MCGRAW HILL
– GOMES, JFP. QUALIDADE DO AR, EDIÇÕES TÉCNICAS ISQ, LISBOA, 1992
– APA, AGÊNCIA PORTUGUESA DO AMBIENTE, RELATÓRIO DO ESTADO DO AMBIENTE, ALFRAGIDE, PORTUGAL (edição em vigor)
– Portaria n.º 138-G/2021 de 1 julho