Northeastern State University
College of Business and Technology
Department of Industry
Tahlequah, OK
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Michael D. Turner, Associate Professor Office: BT B9C
Office Hours: 9:00-10:00 a.m. MWF and 1:00-2:00 p.m. MTWThF; and by appointment at other times.
Telephone: 918-456-5511 ext. 2970
FAX: 918-458-2337
E-mail: turne003@nsuok.edu Web Page: http//arapaho.nsuok.edu/~turne003/
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER: CLASS DAYS & TIME:
ENVM 4043 - Industrial Air Pollution Control 2:00 - 2:50 p.m. MWF
PREREQUISITES:
NONE
CATALOG DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:
A review of indoor and outdoor air pollutants produced by industrial processes. Special emphasis on management and technical options used to minimize production of contaminants. Industrial reporting and monitoring requirements to satisfy the Clean Air Act.
COURSE PURPOSE:
Students will investigate the sources, fates, and health and environmental effects of indoor and outdoor air pollutants. Particulate, gas and vapor control equipment will be evaluated based on factors such as efficiency, reliability, cost and process suitability. Students will gain an appreciation for pollution prevention measures and their preference over conventional “end-of-the-pipe” control technologies. Students will be familiar with equipment, methods and form used to comply with federal and state monitoring and reporting requirements.
EXPECTED COURSE OUTCOMES:
Students will be expected to achieve the following objectives:
1. Summarize the key components (titles) of the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990.
2. Describe the following programs contained within the Clean Air Act:
a. National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)
b. National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs)
c. Hazardous Organic NESHAPs
d. Prevention of Significant Deterioration
e. New Source Performance Standards
f. State Implementation Plans
3. Identify typical sources and health and environmental effects associated with each criteria air pollutant.
4. Evaluate conventional air pollution control equipment based on efficiency, capital and operating costs, and applicability for specific industrial processes.
5. Identify typical sources of indoor air pollution and the specific pollutants and associated health effects for these sources.
6. Evaluate control methods used for indoor air pollution.
7. Explain the advantages of pollution prevention over conventional pollution control strategies.
8. Use typical EPA report forms (Form R, Tier II, etc.) to report air pollution emissions.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
Textbook (Required): Godish, T., Air Quality, 3rd Ed., Lewis Publishers, Boca Raton, 1997.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
The expected course outcomes will be realized through a variety of instructional strategies to complement students’ life experiences. Those strategies include, but are not limited to, the following: expository-discussion, demonstration, inquiry, and group activities.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF INSTRUCTION
WEEK TOPIC
Week 1The Atmosphere and Atmospheric Pollutants
Week 2 Concentrations, Units and Conversions
Week 3 Dispersion
Week 4 Atmospheric Effects
Week 5 Health & Welfare Effects
Week 6 Air Quality and Emissions Assessment
Week 7 Regulation and Public Policy
Week 8 Motor Vehicle Emissions Control
Week 9 Motor Vehicle Emissions Control
Week 10 Control of Emissions from Stationary Sources – Particulates
Week 11 Control of Emissions from Stationary Sources – Particulates
Week 12 Control of Emissions from Stationary Sources – Gases and Vapors
Week 13 Pollution Prevention
Week 14 Indoor Air Pollution
Week 15 Regulatory Compliance
Week 16 Final Exam
STUDENT PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES: (Attendance/Punctuality)
Consistent and punctual attendance is both expected and required for your successful completion of the course. Absences will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Death or grave illness in the family, childbirth, impassable roads are of course beyond our control. Decisions to celebrate anniversaries, for example, or attend concerts, go on hunting safaris, or participate in a variety of extra-curricular affairs are not. Students will be expected to make up any work missed as a result of absence, whether or not the absence was justified. Unannounced Pop Quizzes may not be made up. Excessive absences and will reduce the final grade for the course. Excessive absences and lates will affect your class participation score and your final grade.
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES:
Assignments are due at the beginning of the class period on the date indicated when the assignment is given. After the assignment due date, work will be accepted up to one week late with a corresponding grade reduction of one letter grade. Reading assignments are considered preparation for the lecture period. The student is responsible for all material assigned even if not discussed in class. Quizzes over assignments may be given without prior announcement.
STUDENT EVALUATION:
Grades will be based upon formal written examinations, a research paper, meaningful class discussion/participation and the final exam.
Written Examinations (3 @ 100 points each) 300 points
Research Paper 100 points
Class Participation 100 points
Final Exam 200 points
Total Course Points 700 points
1. Your final grade will be based on your overall course average as follows:
90 - 100% A
80 - 89% B
70 - 79% C
60 - 69% D
< 60% F
2. The final examination will be administered at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2004.
3. Students are advised that the last date during the semester when they may drop a course with an automatic "W" will be Friday, 9 April, 2004. If you decide to drop after this date, the grade of "W" will be assigned if your grade is a "D" or higher on the date you drop the course; otherwise an "F" will be assigned.
4. Students may visit with the professor about their performance during normally scheduled office hours and by appointment.
ADA COMPLIANCE:
If any member of the class feels that he/she has a disability and needs special accommodations, please advise the instructor of such disability at the first class attended.
INCLEMENT WEATHER / DISASTER POLICY:
The following are basic premises for the inclement weather policy at Northeastern State University:
1. Classes are expected to be held if at all possible.
2. It is the student's responsibility to receive the information when weather is questionable.
3. Neither students nor faculty are expected to risk life or limb.
4. Faculty members are obligated to hold classes if the University is not closed, unless the faculty member is unable to get to campus.
Policy: During times of inclement weather, decisions concerning day classes will be made by 6:00 a.m. in order for the media to be notified and for students to receive the announcement before they leave home. Decisions concerning night classes will be made by 3:00 p.m.
The following media will be notified regarding closing of the campus:
Radio Stations: Television Stations:
KRMG 740 AM Tulsa KJRH Channel 2 Tulsa
KAYI 107 FM Tulsa KOTV Channel 6 Tulsa
KTLQ 1350 AM Tahlequah KTUL Channel 8 Tulsa
KEOK 102 FM Tahlequah KFSM Channel 5 Fort Smith
KBIX 1490 AM Muskogee Cable Channel 96 Tahlequah
KMMY 97 FM Muskogee
KVOO 1170 AM Tulsa
The automated attendant message on 918-456-5511 will be modified to include information concerning campus operations during inclement weather.