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UQU Programs
Environmental Sciences

Environmental Pollution

BIOE2503
Two hours English

Environmental Pollution

Environmental Pollution
BIOE1502 Principle of Ecology
Two hours No requisites
1 Definition of pollution; pollutants; classification of pollutants; solubility of impurities (hydrophilic and lipophilic pollutants), transfer of pollutants within different mediums, role of chelating agents in transferring contaminants. / The concept of the environment and the introduction of / environmental regulations and the impact of human, pollution, / pollutant, types, noise pollution, light pollution, dust pollution, / plastic pollution, Environment Degradation, Ozone Layer / Depletion
2 Soil pollution, definition, causes of land pollution, anthropogenic causes of soil pollution, Excess use of fertilizers and pesticides. Effects of soil pollution
3 Phytoremediation, types, Limitations and Concerns
4 Noise pollution: What is Noise? Sources of Noise Pollution - Effects on Humans -Damaging Levels of Sound Effects on Humans. Effects on Wildlife
5 Marine Pollution, various causes of ocean pollution, Sewage Primary treatment, secondary treatment and advanced treatment, Toxic chemicals from industries, Large scale oil spills, Ocean mining, Devastating effects of ocean pollution
6 Food pollution, Causes of food pollution, Food pollutants (Pesticides, Perchlorate ClO4, Organic compounds of mercury, Benzene), Food pollution risks, Pollution affect a food web, Common food pollution diseases
7 Mid Term
8 Radioactive contamination, background radiation. Source contamination radiation / • Radioactive Contamination: external and internal contamination / • Fugitive dusts and resuspension / • Noble Gases / • Fallout/Fission products
9 Pharmaceutical pollutants, cosmetics, personal hygiene, and its impact on the / environment and ways of safe disposal medical and pathological wastes, the proper way of getting rid of it
10 Light Pollution / o Causes of light pollution (excessive lighting, sky pollution). / o The impact of light pollution on the environment and human health
11 Thermal Pollution / o Increase in environmental temperatures as a result of human activities. / o Effects of thermal pollution on rivers and lakes
12 Waste Management and Pollution Reduction / o Waste management strategies (recycling, waste disposal). / o Techniques for reducing pollution from waste
1.1 Mapped to: K1

To understand the importance of using nonpolluting sources of energy for the environment.

Teaching Strategy -In-class lecturing -Homework assignments -Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class. -Handout of lecture notes for each topic . -Small group discussions.
Assessment Methods • Homework and Quizzes. • Midterm and final written exams • Evaluation of reports • Oral presentation
1.2 Mapped to: K3

To apply fundamental principles to develop conceptual models of pollutant mobility and fate in the receiving environment.

Teaching Strategy -In-class lecturing -Homework assignments -Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class. -Handout of lecture notes for each topic . -Small group discussions.
Assessment Methods • Homework and Quizzes. • Midterm and final written exams • Evaluation of reports • Oral presentation
2.1 Mapped to: S1

To differentiate between types of environmental pollution, their causes, consequences and methods to control and management.

Teaching Strategy - Lectures. - Individuals and small group tasks.
Assessment Methods -Written and practical test Report and research
2.2 Mapped to: S3

To apply web-based searching on topics related to environmental pollution.

Teaching Strategy - Lectures. - Individuals and small group tasks.
Assessment Methods -Written and practical test Report and research
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Develop plans for academic and/or professional self-development.

Teaching Strategy Interactive learning – small group activities
Assessment Methods • Project production -Discussion sessions
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Demonstrate the using proper presentation forms and scientific language.

Teaching Strategy Interactive learning – small group activities
Assessment Methods • Project production -Discussion sessions
Assessment
Weight
Midterm Exam
30%
Final Exam
50%
Activities
10%
Quiz
10%
Total
100%