This course offers a comprehensive foundation for understanding atmospheric pollution, including its types, effects, control methods, principles, and applications. The coursework begins with an introduction to the basic chemistry of the atmosphere and the reactions that occur within it. It then explores how the atmosphere interacts with solar radiation, detailing its structure, composition, and meteorological influences. Students will delve into the major issues of atmospheric pollution: urban and industrial emissions, indoor air pollution, acid deposition, climate change, global warming, and stratospheric ozone depletion. Each topic covers the origins and characteristics of these pollutants, their environmental and health impacts, control strategies, and the international regulatory efforts aimed at mitigating these issues. The course includes practical examples, problems, and approximately 500 PowerPoint slides across 14 lectures. Weekly practical exercises, individual presentations, and two field trip reports provide hands-on experience, making this course ideal for undergraduate and graduate students in earth science, atmospheric science, meteorology, environmental science, and environmental engineering and management. Additionally, it serves as a valuable resource for researchers, lecturers, and instructors interested in atmospheric pollution.

Completion conditions of the course:

+ Regular attendance of lectures

+ Timely submission of practical exercises

+ Technical reports after field trips

+ Completion of 01 individual presentation

+ Pass the final writing exam/test

Relative textbooks (R), reference books (A), workbooks and handbooks (A) in the field of atmospheric pollution study are recommended as below:

FUNDAMENTAL OF AIR POLLUTION:

R: Shiva Nagendra S. M., Uwe Schlink, Andrea Müller, Mukesh Khare, Urban Air Quality Monitoring, Modelling and Human Exposure Assessment, ISBN-13: 978-9811555107, 407 pp, Springer, 1st Edition, 2021.

A: Marco Ragazzi, Air Quality Monitoring, Measuring, and Modeling Environmental Hazards, ISBN-13: 9781771884273, 306 pp, Apple Academic Press, 1st Edition, 2016.

A: Trivedy R. K., Goel P. K., An Introduction to Air Pollution, ISBN: 9789352300013, 298 pp, Bsp Books Pvt. Ltd., 1st edition, 2016.

A: Daniel Vallero, Fundamentals of Air Pollution, ISBN: 9780124017337, 970 pp, Academic Press, 5th edition, 2014.

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL:

R: Murali Krishna K.V.S.G., Air Pollution And Control, ISBN: 9789383828593, 284pp, Laxmi Publications, 1st edition, 2019.

A: Nevers N.D., Air Pollution Control Engineering, ISBN-13:978-1478629054, 598 pp, Waveland Press Inc., 3rd edition, 2016.

A: Wang, Lawrence K., Air Pollution Control Engineering, ISBN: 1617373974, 504 pp, Springer Nature, 1st edition, 2010.

A: Schnelle Jr.K. B., Dunn R. F., TernesM. E., Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook, ISBN-13: 978-0849395888, 408 pp, CRC Press, 1st edition, 2016.

AIR POLLUTION MODELING:

R: Alex De Visscher, Air Dispersion Modeling: Foundations and Applications, ISBN-13: 978-1118078594, 664 pp, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1st edition, 2013.

A: Abhishek Tiwary, Ian Williams, Air Pollution: Measurement, Modelling and Mitigation, ISBN: 9781498719452, 722 pp, CRC Press, 4th Edition, 2019.

A: Baklanov A., Sue G., Alexander M., Athanassiadou M., Meteorological and Air Quality Models for Urban Areas, ISBN: 978-3-642-00297-7, 184 pp, Springer, 1st edition, 2009.

A: Daniel Vallero, Air Pollution Calculations, ISBN: 9780128149348, 568pp, Elsevier, 1st edition, 2019.

Principles and methods used in teaching:

+ Orientation of the course

+ Interactive and preliminary evaluation

+ Weekly theoretical lectures

+ Weekly practical exercises

+ Field trip to ambient air quality monitoring station

+ Site investigation on industrial flue gas control technology

+ Individual presentation on a specific topic

+ Final writing exam

Specific expectations and responsibilities of academic topics:

1. Fundamentals of atmospheric chemicals, gas-phase reactions, removal rate and lifetime

2. Background atmosphere, structure, composition and characteristics

3. Urban air pollution and types of smog in the troposphere chemistry

4. Absorption, scattering, visibility and ultraviolet radiation

5. Meteorological consideration and effects, field trip to an air quality monitoring station

6. Aerosol particles in the polluted smog and global atmosphere and control

7. Industrial and hazardous waste combustion products and control

8. Gaseous emission control devices and systems, site investigation on the industrial flue gas control facility

9. International regulation, clean air programs and trends

10. Indoor air pollutant, syndrome, health effects and control

11. Acid deposition and control

12. Global stratospheric ozone depletion and effects on ecosystems

13. The greenhouse effect, temperature trend, and global warming

14. Energetic issues and solutions to atmospheric pollution control

Specifická očekávání a odpovědnosti akademických témat:

1. Základy atmosférických chemikálií, reakce v plynné fázi, rychlost odstraňování a životnost

2. Atmosféra pozadí, struktura, složení a charakteristiky

3. Znečištění městského ovzduší a typy smogu v chemii troposféry

4. Absorpce, rozptyl, viditelnost a ultrafialové záření

5. Meteorologické úvahy a vlivy, terénní exkurze na stanici sledování kvality ovzduší

6. Aerosolové částice ve znečištěném smogu a globální atmosféře a kontrola

7. Produkty spalování průmyslových a nebezpečných odpadů a jejich kontrola

8. Zařízení a systémy pro kontrolu plynných emisí, průzkum místa průmyslového zařízení pro kontrolu spalin

9. Mezinárodní regulace, programy čistého ovzduší a trendy

10. Znečišťující látky ve vnitřním ovzduší, syndrom, zdravotní účinky a kontrola

11. Depozice a kontrola kyselin

12. Globální poškozování stratosférického ozonu a dopady na ekosystémy

13. Skleníkový efekt, teplotní trend a globální oteplování

14. Energetické problémy a řešení kontroly znečištění ovzduší

Course materials include:

+ Textbooks, reference books, handbooks, and workbooks

+ PowerPoint presentations and key hand-outs

+ Technical video clips

+ Weekly exercise sets

+ Field visit guidelines & key issues

+ Individual presentation & discussion guidelines

+ Writing exam sets with an oral exam and re-exam if needed

1. Nature of air pollution, origins, relative types, characteristics

2. Sources and relative effects of air pollutants and source control measures

3. Integrated approaches to air pollution control

4. Controlling principles and devices for aerosol particles

5. Controlling principles and devices for gaseous pollutants

6. Special topics: indoor air pollution, odour pollution and noise pollution control

7. Meteorological aspects of air pollution and atmospheric self-purifying processes

8. Atmospheric photochemistry and photochemical smog pollution control strategy

9. Large-scale effects of air pollution: climate change, ozone layer depletion and acid rain

10. Energy and air quality management, carbon capture and storage technology

11. Ambient air and emission monitoring

12. Air quality management and standards

13. Stationary (point, area and line) and mobile sources inventory

14. Fundamentals in air pollution modelling.

This course is specifically tailored for students in the final year of their undergraduate (bachelor's) studies and those in their first year of graduate (master's) studies. To ensure that participants are well-prepared and can fully engage with the course material, it is recommended that they have taken or completed relevant courses in the following areas:

+ Environmental Science: a foundational understanding of environmental principles, processes, and issues is essential. Students should be familiar with the basics of ecology, pollution, resource management, and environmental policy.

+ Urban Environmental Engineering: knowledge in this field is important for understanding the engineering aspects of pollution control and sustainable urban development. This includes familiarity with urban infrastructure, waste management, and the design of systems to mitigate environmental impacts.

+ Environmental Technology and Management: This course will benefit students who have studied technologies and management practices for controlling pollution and promoting sustainability. Topics might include environmental monitoring, green technologies, and the strategic planning of environmental initiatives.

+ Atmospheric Science & Meteorology: A background in atmospheric science and meteorology is crucial for understanding the chemical and physical processes affecting air quality. Students should be knowledgeable about weather patterns, atmospheric dynamics, and climate systems.

Additionally, the course provides valuable literature and insights for researchers, lecturers, and instructors from the general audience. These materials can serve as a resource for academic and professional development, ensuring that participants from various backgrounds can enhance their understanding of atmospheric pollution and its control