Course syllabus adopted 2023-09-04 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameLuftföroreningar från transporter
- CodeMMS230
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerFRIST
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyChemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
- GradingUG - Pass, Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 99132
- Maximum participants300
- Minimum participants50
- Open for exchange studentsNo
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0121 Written and oral assignments 4 c Grading: UG | 2 c | 2 c | |||||
| 0221 Project 3.5 c Grading: UG | 1.7 c | 1.8 c |
In programmes
Examiner
Jonas Sjöblom- Associate Professor, Energy Conversion and Propulsion Systems, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level studiesAim
Emissions to the environment is a big problem for climate and human health. The transport system is a complex system which grows in complexity together with technology. Future engineers/teachers/policy makers need to understand both the basic knowledge about different emissions and the interplay with society at large, in order to prepare for a sustainable future, and for decreased emissions from transportation.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
1. describe the difference between global emissions (CO2, CH4, N2O) and local emissions (CO, HC, NOX, PM)2. describe the emissions from well-to-wheel and the implications on emissions related to land use, mineral extraction, use of transportation, global climate and health effects
3. describe the different emissions from different modes of transportation and their effect on global climate and health effects
4. analyze one type of measurement technique, the pros and cons and the consequences for society
5. perform a multi-criteria analysis and to present and discuss the results during a seminar
6. discuss the consequences of different system boundaries, lack of knowledge, societal structure (laws and regulations, individual standpoint, etc) on emissions from transportation
Content
1. Emissions from the energy system, overview2. Energy carriers (emissions from productions)
3. Origin of emissions and emission reduction
4. Emissions measurement and monitoring
5. Emissions in a societal perspective (health effects, politics and regulation)
Organisation
Lectures (recorded) Discussion forum and Q&A sessions
Questions (quizz) connected to literature and data collection (on-line)
Project task including presentation (digital) and project report
Literature
Recorded videos, presentation slides, scientific publications, reports and public data basesExamination including compulsory elements
The first part consists of quizzes and assignments.The second part consists of a project presentation and a project report.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.