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Airborne Particles
Location
Internet
Term
3rd Term
Department
Environmental Health and Engineering
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Describes the basics of airborne particles through a mathematical framework. Explores properties of gases, particle motion, size statistics, Brownian motion and diffusion, curvilinear motion of particles, particle deposition and clearance in the human respiratory system, filtration, aerosol samplers, and sampling methodology, optical properties and electrical properties of aerosols.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Calculate properties of gases, particle motion, size statistics, Brownian motion, and diffusion
- Analyze particle deposition and clearance in humans
- Assess particle filtration, aerosol samplers, and sampling
- Assess the usefulness and limitations of optical and electric methods for aerosol sampling
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 30% Homework
- 20% Lab Assignments
- 10% Quizzes
- 5% Participation
- 35% Final Exam