SDG Detail

ENVS8205 - Environmental Pollution

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Project description

This unit focuses on the chemical and physical aspects of environmental pollution. The aims of the unit are to show how a number of major chemical 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 pollution, global atmospheric change, water pollution and environmental impact assessment.

Year 2022

Location Australia

Organization Macquarie University

Project aims

Project outcome

1. explain the fundamental principles of environmental pollution and impacts on health 2. collect and interpret raw data in environmentally significant terms 3. demonstrate modelling skills for environmental impact assessment of pollutant emissions 4. responsibly work in a team to collaboratively assess environmental problems of real life industrial emissions 5. write clear and cogent reports, assessing environmental quality matters for management and public