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COURSE INFORMATION FOR CURRENT SEMESTER/TERM
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ment(s)
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shop, discussion, etc)
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UM-PT01-PK03-BR004(BI)-S04
Engineering
Civil
Environmental Engineering
KAES3146
Air and Noise Pollution
120 hours
3
On completion of the course, students are able to:
1. Identify the sources, types and impacts of air pollutants on various
categories of recipients.
2. Recognise the need for sampling and monitoring and analysis of air
pollutants both in the ambient air and form source emissions.
3. Explain the role of meteorology and dispersion of air pollutants.
4. Apply simple Gaussian dispersion model (Turnur model) to calculate
air pollutants concentration.
5. Recognise the types and sources and effects of noise pollution.
6. Discuss different methods of noise analysis and calculation of sound
and noise levels
7. Identify the strategies and control technologies for air and noise pollu-
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Air quality – definition, general issues of air pollution. Sources, types and
impacts of air pollutants. Meteorological and dispersion of air pollution. Air
pollution management and control strategies. Noise pollution – general
Continuous Assessment : 40%
Final Examination : 60%
Marks for continuous assessment will be given before the final exam.
Grades will be given for the final examination
Refer to University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Rules 2013 and Uni-
versity of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Regulations 2013.