Course Details
Course Code: EVSP414 Course ID: 4278 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
In this course, the student will examine types of outdoor and indoor air pollutants, their sources, health effects, environmental and aesthetic effects, and methods of measurement and control. An in-depth review of the regulatory framework for air quality in the U.S. and related international treaties and agreements will be explored.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25/21 - 07/02/21 | 07/05/21 - 08/29/21 | Summer 2021 Session B | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- LO-1 Describe the major types and sources of indoor and outdoor air pollutants.
- LO-2 Compare and contrast air quality index values from one area of the county to your home.
- LO-3 Assess the lessons of the “Tragedy of the Commons” to current air quality problems.
- LO-4 Analyze the impact of air pollutants on human health and ecological systems.
- LO-5 Analyze the influence of air pollution regulations and control on the economy.
- LO-6 Assess the effectiveness of current air quality regulations and international treaties and agreements in limiting the degradation of air resources
- LO-7 Analyze air pollution source control technologies for particulate matter.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forums | 24.00 % |
| Week 1 | 3.00 % |
| Week 2 | 3.00 % |
| Week 3 | 3.00 % |
| Week 4 | 3.00 % |
| Week 5 | 3.00 % |
| Week 6 | 3.00 % |
| Week 7 | 3.00 % |
| Week 8 | 3.00 % |
| Assignments | 42.00 % |
| Top Air Pollution Issues (Wk 1) | 7.00 % |
| The Tragedy of the Commons (Wk2) | 7.00 % |
| Natural Air Pollutants (Wk 3) | 7.00 % |
| Lead (Wk 4) | 7.00 % |
| Limiting Air Pollution (Wk 6) | 7.00 % |
| Stationary Sources (Wk 7) | 7.00 % |
| Midterm | 14.00 % |
| Sampling Methods (Wk 5) | 14.00 % |
| Final Term Project | 20.00 % |
| Final Term Project | 20.00 % |
Required Readings
See the Lessons section of the classroom for additional readings and weekly lecture notes
Additional Resources: Please go to the program guides in the APUS Library for additional resources:
- Environmental Science: http://apus.libguides.com/environmental_science
Software Requirements
- Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) - American Public University System provides Microsoft Office 365 to AMU/APU students and faculty at no cost
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
| Book Title: | To find the library e-book(s) req'd for your course, please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the eReserve by course #. |
| Author: | No Author Specified |
| Book Title: | Air Quality, 5th ed. - E-book available in the APUS Online Library |
| ISBN: | 9781466584440 |
| Publication Info: | Taylor & Francis |
| Author: | Godish, Davis, Fu |
| Unit Cost: | $118.65 |