NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 空氣污染學(3398)
(Eng.) Air Pollution
Offering Dept Department of Environmental Engineering
Course Type Required Credits 3 Teacher Remi Nicolas CHAUVY
Department Department of Environmental Engineering/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description This course introduces the scientific foundations of air pollution, with a focus on understanding the key factors that influence air quality. Core topics include air quality criteria and standards, atmospheric meteorology, pollutant dispersion and modeling, particulate matter, photochemical reactions, and major gaseous pollutants.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1.Develop a foundational understanding of air pollution and its major components.
2.Recognize how meteorological factors influence air quality and pollutant dispersion.
3.Be familiar with basic concepts and tools used in air pollution modeling.
4.Understand the sources and effects of air pollution, including anthropogenic emissions, mobile sources, and related global environmental issues.
2.Capability of experimental planning and execution, problem-analyzing and data-interpreting.
3.Professional engineering knowledge and application skills for solving environmental pollution problems and promoting sustainable development.
4.Capability of environmental engineering design.
6.Capability of independent-thinking, innovation and problem-solving.
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Exercises
Discussion
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Course Introduction
Week 2 Air Pollution Fundamentals
Week 3 Air Quality Emission Criterion
Week 4 Meteorology for Air Pollution Control Engineers
Week 5 Air Pollution Modelling Aspects (I)
Week 6 Air Pollution Modelling Aspects (II)
Week 7 In-Class Practice and Exercises
Week 8 Midterm Exam
Week 9 Particles in the Atmosphere
Week 10 Photochemical Reactions
Week 11 Gaseous Pollutantss
Week 12 Special Pollutant
Week 13 Mobile source Air Pollution
Week 14 Global Environmental issues
Week 15 In-Class Practice and Exercises
Week 16 Final Exam
self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Midterm exam: 20%
Final exam: 30%
Homework: 20%
Participation and attendance: 10%
Small presentation: 20%
Textbook & other References
陳維新 編著 “空氣污染與控制” 16th Edition (2023) ISBN: 9789863782681
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
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Office Hours
Regular office hours 1-2 pm; 3-5 pm
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
13.Climate Actioninclude experience courses:N
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