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EMT307Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Environmental Pollution Studies

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of environmental pollution, focusing on air, noise, land, and water. It explores the composition of air and the sources, types, and impacts of air pollution. The course also examines noise pollution, its health effects, and control measures. Land resources, their uses, and the causes and effects of land pollution are discussed. Finally, it covers water resources, economics, and the impact of agriculture and climate change on water quality and availability.

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45h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Air PollutionNoise PollutionLand PollutionWater PollutionRadioactive Pollution

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Air Composition

2

Air Pollution Sources

3

Noise Pollution

4

Land Resources

5

Water Resources

6

Radioactive Pollution

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Environmental Consultant

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Environmental Health Officer

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Sustainability Manager

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Environmental Scientist

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Waste Management Technician

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Environmental Protection AgenciesWaste Management CompaniesRenewable Energy SectorAgricultural SectorPublic Health Organizations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Air

2h

Unit 1: Air Composition

2 study hours
  • •Study air composition, major gases, and trace gases.
  • •Understand the significance of ozone and water vapor.
Week
2

Module 1: Air

2h

Unit 2: Air Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Identify anthropogenic and natural sources of air pollution.
  • •Analyze the impact of vehicle exhaust fumes and industrial plants.
Week
3

Module 1: Air

2h

Unit 3: Types of Air Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Differentiate between outdoor and indoor air pollution.
  • •Understand criteria pollutants and air toxics.
Week
4

Module 1: Air

2h

Unit 4: Impacts of Air Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Examine the effects of air pollution, including acid rain and global warming.
  • •Understand the health challenges and wildlife endangerment caused by air pollution.
Week
5

Module 1: Air

2h

Unit 5: Solutions to Air Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Learn methods for controlling particulates and gases.
  • •Understand carbon sequestration and the Air Quality Index.
Week
6

Module 2: Noise

2h

Unit 1: Noise Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Define noise and differentiate between sound and noise.
  • •Identify sources of noise, including industrial, transportation, and domestic noise.
Week
7

Module 2: Noise

2h

Unit 2: Negative Health Effects of Noise

2 study hours
  • •Study the negative health effects of noise, including hearing impairment and sleep disturbance.
  • •Understand cardiovascular and mental health effects.
Week
8

Module 2: Noise

2h

Unit 3: Noise Control Measures

2 study hours
  • •Learn mitigation measures for road traffic, railway, and aircraft noise.
  • •Understand the role of education and land use planning in noise control.
Week
9

Module 2: Noise

2h

Unit 4: Noise Policies in Different Countries

2 study hours
  • •Examine noise policies in different countries, including Argentina, Australia, and the United States.
  • •Understand the Environmental Noise Impact Analysis (ENIA).
Week
10

Module 2: Noise

2h

Unit 5: Analysis of the Impact of Environmental Noise

2 study hours
  • •Assess adverse effects of noise on human health.
  • •Estimate the population at risk and calculate exposure-response relationships.
Week
11

Module 3: Land

2h

Unit 1: Land Resources

2 study hours
  • •Understand land resources and their endowments.
  • •Learn the definitions of land resources, land use, and land cover.
Week
12

Module 3: Land

2h

Unit 2: Status of Land

2 study hours
  • •Examine land distribution, use, and suitability around the world.
  • •Understand land resources in rainfed agriculture.
Week
13

Module 3: Land

4h

Unit 3: Forests and Rangelands

2 study hours
  • •Study forests and rangelands, their importance, and challenges.
  • •Understand socio-economic dependency on land resources.

Unit 4: Socio-Economic Dependency on Land Resources

2 study hours
  • •Study the links between poverty, access to land and water, and land degradation.
  • •Understand systems of land allocation.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking air pollution sources to their environmental impacts (Units 2-4).

2

Practice calculating noise levels and designing mitigation strategies (Module 2).

3

Review land degradation case studies and propose sustainable management solutions (Module 3).

4

Analyze water resource management scenarios considering climate change (Module 4).

5

Focus on understanding the long-term effects of radiation exposure (Unit 4, Module 5).

6

Prioritize understanding key definitions and concepts from each unit.

7

Allocate study time based on the weight of each module in the final assessment.

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