Postgraduate Course: Atmospheric Quality and Global Change (PGGE11007)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Geosciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Postgraduate Courses (School of GeoSciences) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.drps.ed.ac.uk/05-06/course.php?code=P00688 |
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| Course description |
This course begins by outlining the current concerns regarding atmosphere quality and global climate change. Sources of potentially harmful gaseous emissions and acidifying pollutants from industry, transport and 'natural' emissions from the soil are discussed along with their effects on ecosystems. Mitigation options for reducing emissions and their effects by changing land use, transport and urban infrastructure and by using renewable energy are considered. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 09:00 - 13:00 | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Thursday, 09:00 - 13:00, Zone: King's Buildings. SAC, Peter Wilson Building, lecture room E |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- Understanding the effects of human activity on atmospheric pollution and the options for mitigation.
- Learning the sources and sinks of greenhouse gases, the global carbon cycle, renewable energy, biological responses to global change, acid rain and urban transport and air pollution. |
Assessment Information
coursework assessment
exam |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Bob Rees
Tel: (0131) 535 4365
Email: bob.rees@sac.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Frances Stratford
Tel: 0131 535 4198
Email: frances.stratford@sac.ac.uk |
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