? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : GEO-3-ATMOSPOLL

This course explores aspects of the science of atmospheric pollution, looking at issues such as atmospheric composition, monitoring, acidic deposition, urban air quality and global changes in the atmosphere. The use of models in air pollution studies will be reviewed. The emphasis will be on examples from north west Europe. Effects-based approaches to air pollution control policies will be assessed and the development of legislation at the national and international level. There will be a practical element on the use of simple computer models and possible visits to local monitoring sites.

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Home subject area

Geography, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

- to describe the main chemical components and reactions in the atmosphere and examine the factors responsible for perturbing these.
- to review established methods for monitoring and modelling spatial and temporal patterns of pollution.
- to assess the environmental and health impacts of atmospheric pollution.
- to evaluate the scientific basis underlying policy formulation and the development of regulations in matters relating to air quality.

Class assessment: As outlined in course handbook
Degree assessment: One 2000 word essay OR One two-hour examination (2 questions)

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May 1 - 2 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Miss Shiela Wilson
Tel : (0131 6)50 9847
Email : Shiela.Wilson@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Prof Sarah Metcalfe
Tel : (0131 6)50 8162
Email : sem@geo.ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/geography/Honours/

School Website : http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/