Air Pollution
3.0
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The course consists of an introduction to the fundamental concepts of air pollution. Major topics of concern are aspects of atmospheric motion near the earth’s surface; basic thermodynamics of the atmosphere; atomospheric stability and turbulence; equations of mean motion in turbulent flow, mean flow in the surface boundary layer; mean flow, turbulence in the friction layer; diffusion in the atmosphere; statistical theory of turbulence; plume rise. Emphasis is place upon the role and utility of such topics in a systems analysis context, e.g., development of large and mesoscale air pollution abatement strategies. Comparisons of the fundamental concepts common to both air and water pollution are discussed. This course meets with EN.570.657, Air Pollution.
Spring 2015
Professor: Joseph El is
The best aspects of this course included the passionate and knowledgeable instructor, the manageable workload, and the interesting course material. Students appreciated the professor’s investment in students’ success and his wil ingness to answer questions. Students felt that the professor did not stay on topic during lecture which made them difficult to fol ow. Suggestions for improvement included organizing uploaded information on Blackboard, providing more practice problems, and giving clearer guidelines for assignments. Prospective students should be comfortable with physics and chemistry. Prospective students are encouraged to attend lecture and keep up with the assigned readings.