Section outline

    • Lecture 00 Lecture of Orientation, Introduction and Interaction Lesson

      Key contents:

      • Introduction, philosophy, overview, scope, objectives & learning outcomes
      • Syllabus highlights, key topics, practical components
      • Teaching methods, lectures, interactive discussions, practical exercises
      • Learning materials, textbooks, PowerPoint slides, handouts
      • Use of multimedia, technical video, and online resources
      • Online platform/tools for communication, group work
      • Assessment, evaluation, marking and grading criteria
      • Administrative information, schedule, duration, attendance, deadlines
      • Q&A, student introductions or group discussion
      • Addressing student queries and clarifications about the course
       
    • Module 00 Lecture of Introduction and Orientation File PDF


      Supporting handouts for Lecture 00
      Printable pdf format, A4 size, landscape layout

    • Shared media: the basics of air quality and air pollution Page


      Illustrative video clips

      • Public information about air pollution and air pollutants
      • Emitted toxic gases, deaths and a lifetime of health problems
      • Europe's silent crisis with widespread air pollution
      • An introduction to air quality standards and regulations

    • Relevant link / literature URL

      US EPA / National Ambient Air Quality Standard / Criteria pollutants

    • Practical exercise series / Topics 1 and 2 Assignment


      Topic 1. Urban air pollutants, emission and standard, 5pts
                       (a. 1pt / b. 1pt / c. 1pt / d. 1pt / e. 1pt)
      Topic 2. Relationship between exceedance and percentile, 3pts
                       (a. 1pt / b. 1pt / c. 1pt)