Module Learning Strategies
24 hours Lectures/Tutorials
Learning on all aspects of the content will be facilitated by lectures and tutorials
Student centered learning
Practical assignment using laboratory equipment
Module Indicative Content
Properties of the atmosphere, hydrosphere and the earth core.
Atmospheric air pollution, historical review
Comfort of occupants in Buildings, Humidity, temperature, air flow, light and noise.
Water pollution, water treatment and recycling technologies.
Solid waste recycling and minimisation.
Environmental Audit for a building or product.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A team based assignment weighted at 100% (learning outcomes 1-3)
Module Resources
B500 Ventilation rig, thermal comfort rig, general instrumentations, Beaconside video library.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Texts
1. Dictionary of Environmental Science, A Porteous, Wiley & Sons, (2008). ISBN 978-0470-06195-4
2. Environmental Science and Technology, S E Monahan, 2007, CRC, ISBN 978-084-909-5123
3. Earth Systems: Processes and Issues, W G Ernst, Cambridge University Press, 2000, ISBN: 0-052147895-2