| Catalog Data | Topics will include atmospheric pollution problems, federal regulations, boundary layer meteorology, dispersion theory, gaussian model, plume rise formulas, air toxics, and computer modeling of point, area, line and mobil sources. |
| References | "Fundamentals of Stack gas Dispersion" By M.R. Bechok, 1994 |
| Goals | Provide students with a good understanding of stack gas dispersion calculations. |
| Prerequisite | consent of the department. |
| Class Topics | Atmospheric parameters, Gaussian Dispersion equations, Dispersion coefficients Plume rise wind Velocity profiles, plume dispersion and fumigation. |
| Outcomes | Students will be able to quantity the extent of air polluant dispersion due to stationary sources emissions. |
| Computer Usage | Numerous air dispersion simulation models. |
| Laboratory | none |
| Design Content | A computer project is required to study air dispersion. |
| Grading * | Grades will be based on homework, quizzes and a term paper. |
| Follow-up Courses | None |
| Academic Integrity | Students have the responsibility to know and observe the requirements of the UNCC Code of Student Academic Integrity (2001-2003 UNCC Catalog, p. 275) . This code forbids cheating, fabrication or falsification of information, multiple submission of academic work, plagiarism, abuse of academic materials, and complicity in academic dishonesty. |
| Coordinator | Dr. Jy S. Wu and a Part-Time Instructor |
| Prepared by | Dr. Jy S. Wu |
* Grading policy may be modified by the instructor for each section of the course.