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  Course Description
Course Name : Air Pollution

Course Code : CEV405

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. BELGİN BAYAT

Learning Outcomes of the Course : The information is given on air pollution parameters and their effects of environment.
The information is given on the influence of meteorological phenomena on air quality and effects of air pollution on meteorological conditions.
The information is given on engineered systems for air pollution control (control devices for particulate and gaseous contaminants).

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The understand the importance of sources and classification of pollutants, the obtained information on the influence of meteorological phenomena on air quality, effects air pollution on meteorological conditions and engineered systems for air pollution control.

Course Contents : In this course information on air pollutants ( sources, characteristics), effects of air pollution on meteorological conditions ( or vice versa), and engineered systems for air pollution control are tought.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Sources of air pollution Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt
2 Particulate and gaseous contaminants ( sources, characteristics and the environmental effects). Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt
3 Particulate and gaseous contaminants ( sources, characteristics and the environmental effects). Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt
4 Classification and controls of particulate and gaseous contaminants Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt
5 Classification and controls of particulate and gaseous contaminants Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt
6 Photochemical reactions Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt
7 Combustions Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
8 Combustions Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
9 Mid Exam Reading and Homework Writing Exam
10 Meteorology and air pollution Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
11 Meteorology and air pollution Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
12 Engineered systems for air pollution control (control devices for particulate and gaseous contaminants). Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
13 Engineered systems for air pollution control (control devices for particulate and gaseous contaminants). Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
14 Air pollution modeling. Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt and Solution of Problems
15 Air quality management concept Reading and Homework Lecture, Slayt
16/17 Final Exam Reading and Homework Writing Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Lecture Notes with Slayts (Prof.Dr. Belgin Bayat, 2013).
Required Course Material(s)  Müezzinoğlu A., 1995. Air Pollution Control, University of Dokuz Eylül Publications, İZMİR.


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 5
2 Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 5
3 Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems 5
4 Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. 5
5 Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications 5
6 Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results 4
7 Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively 5
8 Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources 5
9 Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal 5
10 Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use 4
11 Effective use of Information and communication technologies 4
12 Professional and ethical responsibility 5
13 Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications 5
14 Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues 5
15 Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 1
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 3 39
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 3 39
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 87
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.48
ECTS Credit: 3