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ENVS8205 - Environmental Pollution

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Project description

This unit focuses on the scientific aspects of environmental pollution. The aims of the unit are to show how a number of major pollutants are released into the environment, how they react, move and impact the environment and human health. The presentation is set in the context of the science and management of environmental pollution. The unit includes assessment and treatment of problems in air and water pollution, global atmospheric change and environmental impact assessment.

Year 2022

Location Australia

Organization Macquarie University

Project aims

Project outcome

1. evaluate the sources and transformation of environmental pollutants to understand and minimise their impacts on human health and ecosystems 2. demonstrate practical skills for collection and analysis of raw data in environmentally significant terms to evaluate the state of environmental quality 3. demonstrate modelling skills for environmental impact assessment of pollutant emissions to evaluate potential risks to environment and human health 4. responsibly work in a team to collaboratively assess environmental problems of real life industrial emissions 5. communicate environmental quality scientific data in a written format to inform management and public audiences