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Environmental Engineering: Air Pollution and Treatment (edX)

Offered by Seoul National University, SNUx,
Environmental Engineering: Air Pollution and Treatment (edX)

Understand different types of air pollution problems (including climate change), what causes them and how we can prevent or minimize these air problems. This course will cover fundamental science and engineering principles dealing with air environmental systems.

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First, we focus on what pollutants can be present in air and how these pollutants move and spread in the air. Second, we will investigate indoor air quality and macroscale air-related problems including acid rain, ozone depletion, and global warming. Finally, we will study the impact of climate change on our lives and our environment and how we can mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the change.

What you'll learn

  • Types of air pollutants and how they spread in the air
  • Overview of microscale, mesoscale, and macroscale air problems
  • Impact of climate change to our lives and environment

Syllabus

Week 1. Air pollution intro
Week 2. Movement of air pollutants
Week 3. Indoor air quality and macroscale air-related problems
Week 4. Climate change and its impact on the environment
Week 5. Final exam

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