ENVE3002: Air and Noise Engineering (2027 - Semester 1)
| Unit: | ENVE3002: Air and Noise Engineering (6 CP) |
| Mode: | Normal-Day |
| On Offer: | Yes |
| Level: | Senior |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Engineering |
| Unit Coordinator/s: |
Dr Montoya, Alejandro
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| Session options: | Semester 1 |
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| Campus: | Camperdown/Darlington |
| Pre-Requisites: | None. |
| Brief Handbook Description: | The content of this unit is designed to meet the learning objectives outlined by the Bachelor Honours (Environmental Engineering) stream. However, it is subject to change to align with evolving faculty requirements, accreditation standards, and the latest developments in the field. Any adjustments will be communicated promptly to ensure the faculty is well-informed and adequately prepared. Overview: This unit provides students with a solid foundation in the engineering principles behind air quality and environmental noise management, with a particular focus on challenges such as bushfires and indoor air pollution. It covers evaluating air pollutants, focusing on their sources, dispersion behaviour, chemical transformations, and impacts on human health and ecosystems. Similarly, the unit examines noise pollution, engineering properties, health effects, sources, and control strategies. Through theoretical frameworks and hands-on applications, students will develop the technical skills to assess and model air and noise pollution, utilising measurement techniques and engineering analysis critical to addressing environmental challenges, including those exacerbated by bushfires. Self-learning: To progress in the unit of study concepts, students are expected to spend at least 3-4 hours per week on self-learning outside the specified contact periods. Attendance: The lectures will be delivered face-to-face. During each class session, a significant amount of time will be dedicated to problem-solving activities individually and in groups. Upon finishing a module, students will gain a strong understanding of the theory supporting sustainability and be able to apply these principles in practical engineering situations. A problem-solving approach will give students the skills to conduct investigations independently and collaboratively. Students will receive feedback on their progress while working during these sessions. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | None. |
Learning outcomes are the key abilities and knowledge that will be assessed in this unit. They are listed according to the course goal supported by each. See Assessment Tab for details how each outcome is assessed.
Unassigned Outcomes2. Measure air pollutants and noise levels using modern instrumentation and techniques.
3. Design and implement control systems for mitigating air pollution and noise in various environmental settings.
4. Critically analyse case studies related to air and noise pollution and propose engineering solutions.
| Assessment Description: |
The assessment structure is as follows: 50% of the final grade is based on individual work, including a technical report and a final exam. The other 50% comes from collaborative group work, which consists of an experimental laboratory project report and a case study presentation. The group component is designed to help students develop the analytical and teamwork skills required to solve practical environmental engineering challenges. The breakdown of assessment weights is as follows: 1. Individual Technical Report: 30% 2. Individual Final Exam: 20% 3. Experimental Laboratory Report: 35% 4. Group Case Study Presentation: 15% |
| Recommended Reference/s: |
Note: References are provided for guidance purposes only. Students are advised to consult these books in the university library. Purchase is not required.
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Note that the "Weeks" referred to in this Schedule are those of the official university semester calendar https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
| Week | Description |
| Week 1 | Introduction to Air Quality and Noise Pollution |
| Week 2 | Air Pollutants – Types, Sources, and Health Impacts |
| Week 3 | Atmospheric Dispersion and Meteorology |
| Week 4 | Measurement Techniques for Air Pollutants |
| Week 5 | Indoor Air Quality and Control Methods |
| Week 6 | Air Pollution Control Technologies |
| Week 7 | Regulatory frameworks and policies |
| Week 8 | Fundamentals of Noise – Sources and Health Impacts |
| Week 9 | Noise Propagation and Measurement Techniques |
| Week 10 | Noise Control Engineering and Design |
| Week 11 | Case Studies in Air and Noise Pollution |
| Week 12 | Air Quality and Noise Policy, Regulation, and Standards |
| Week 13 | Review and Final Assessment Preparation |
Course Relations
The following is a list of courses which have added this Unit to their structure.
Course Goals
This unit contributes to the achievement of the following course goals:
| Attribute | Practiced | Assessed |
| Unit has not been assigned any attributes yet. | ||
These goals are selected from Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table 2018 which defines overall goals for courses where this unit is primarily offered. See Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table 2018 for details of the attributes and levels to be developed in the course as a whole. Percentage figures alongside each course goal provide a rough indication of their relative weighting in assessment for this unit. Note that not all goals are necessarily part of assessment. Some may be more about practice activity. See Learning outcomes for details of what is assessed in relation to each goal and Assessment for details of how the outcome is assessed. See Attributes for details of practice provided for each goal.
