AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

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Analysis of air quality management with a focus on the causes and effects of air pollution and how it affects the environment. The effects on humans, plants and animals will be studied. Meteorology, climatology, chemistry, air pollutants, air quality assessment and control of emissions from stationary sources along with measures to prevent and control will be emphasized along with the regulations and laws established. ENSC 755 GRADUATE SEMINAR I 1 CREDIT This course is aimed at developing the research proposal that the student will develop as a graduation requirement. The proposal must contain the research topic and its importance, literature review content and research methods of the study problem. The course integrates workshops to devel op the research topic, use of databases, IRB requirements, writing techniques, expert conferences, and identification of mentors and readers. ENSC 756 GRADUATE SEMINAR II 1 CREDIT Special group project in Environmental Management is an integral part of the total education of the professional student in the Environmental Management Program. It is intended to represent the student's major academic focus and demonstrate the student’s cognitive competence and skill in that area. Students will work collaboratively in small groups to develop basic problem -solving experience in environmental research and management. Special projects may originate with a faculty member, with students, or i n collaboration with partners or sponsors with participation of a faculty member. Student teams may create budgets, timelines, and describe deliverables. A research paper and public seminar about the project are required.