1 x 4-page written reflective review based on topics covered during activities to date (~1600 word equivalent) [LOs 1,2,3 and 5] (30% weighting)
1 x 4-page written critique (~1600 word equivalent) [LOs 1,2,3,4 and 5] (30% weighting)
1 x 7-page written essay (~2800 word equivalent) [LOs 1,2,3,4 and 5] (40% weighting)

Additional Assessment Details:

Formative Assessment:
Ample opportunity will be provided for formative assessment throughout the module - requesting submission of summaries, commentary and observations for tutor feedback

All of the learning material and the resources are housed within our virtual learning environment Blackboard. There is a compulsory introductory workshop to the award at the University. Having been introduced to the module content, over subsequent weeks you will work thorough course material. This provides a structure within which you will read key texts and papers, and also carry out specific tasks such as reflection, summarizing, discussing and reviewing. This work will be undertaken on an individual basis but at various points you will be expected to interact and share material with other students in your learning group

The module reviews the principal sources of indoor and outdoor air pollution together with its environmental and public health effects. It examines the methods that are used for monitoring and reporting on air quality, covering the characteristics of air pollutants and odours, their dispersion, and the selection, design and operation of technologies/facilities that are used to enable emissions to comply with environmental standards. It examines the mechanisms that are used for setting emission standards and the relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks that operate within the UK and elsewhere. The module goes on to examine the global effects of acid deposition, ozone depletion and global warming and addresses control measures, control technology and current R&D into reducing emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere. The module goes on to examine the sources and nature of solid wastes and to discuss measures that are used to minimise waste production together with land and waste management planning requirements. It examines the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of different classes of solid waste and the methods used to collect and transport these materials. Reviewing the design and operation of waste treatment and disposal facilities (including landfill sites and incinerators), it also includes an investigation of associated land contamination and remediation issues and addresses the legislative and regulatory aspect of waste production, categorisation, transport, treatment and disposal. In addition, the influence of recycling of materials on waste management practices is also examined.

All required teaching and learning material is either housed or directly accessible from within Blackboard. You are encouraged to access other supporting texts, as described in the module and student award handbooks, in order to develop your knowledge and understanding of the module topic areas

Suitable computer that is able to access the WWW, the University servers/network and our Blackboard server. Library facilities as necessary.

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