Module Details

Module Code: ENVI8003
Title: Air Quality
Long Title: Air Quality
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4220 - Environmental Science
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to provide a detailed study of air quality issues including instrumentation, legislative compliance, licencing and policy implementation at a national and European level.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse air quality data and assess their impact on heath and ecosystems
LO2 Evaluate the performance and suitability of a comprehensive range of air quality monitoring systems
LO3 Assess the suitability of abatement techniques in a range of industrial facilities
LO4 Interpret european directives with respect to obligations with regard to air quality monitoring
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
13556 PHYS7017 Air Quality Instrumentation
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Legislation wrt European Directives
Cafe Directive, Industrial Emissions Directive. Interpretation of directives with regard to monitoring obligations and abatement techniques. Licence obligations.
Air Quality monitoring
Sensors and instrumentation systems for air quality monitoring, data analysis and reporting. Data quality objectives, data validation.
Modelling
Gaussian modelling of air pollution plumes and their concentrations at ground and above ground, downwind of sources.
Sources and types of pollution
Stack emissions, landfill, odour and noise pollution, solvents.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Review of Annual EPA Air Quality Report. Research relevant directives, legislation and monitoring instrumentation. Present findings as a group to peers.
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
Analysis of CAFE Directive and Industrial Emissions Directives to include air quality monitoring instrumentation and systems within directives.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Assessment of lecture material
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Course material Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Learning Non Contact Study/application of lecture material Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Course material Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Study/application of lecture material Every Week 3.00 3
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Analysis of reports/directives Every Week 1.00 1
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Abhishek Tiwary,Ian Williams. (2018), Air Pollution, 4th Edition. CRC Press, [ISBN: 9781498719452].
  • Bhola R. Gurjar,Luisa T. Molina,C.S. P. Ojha. (2010), Air Pollution, 1st. CRC Press, p.556, [ISBN: 9781439809624].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • EPA. (2017), Air Quality in Ireland 2015 Key Indicators of Ambient Air Quality.
  • EPA. (2017), EPA Licensed Sites 2014 Report on Air Emissions.
  • European Commission. Directive 2008/50/EC on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe.
  • European Commission. (2010), Directive 2010/75/EU on Industrial Emissions.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SESST_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science and Sustainable Technology 7 Mandatory