Pollution Science (ENVM3211)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2023
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Schools
Health & Behavioural Sciences, School of the Environment
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Fieldwork 16 Hours/ Ad Hoc
Tutorial 8 Hours/ One Off
2L, two 1-day field trips and 1-day tutorial
Assessment methods
Field and laboratory report, Peer assessment, Exam
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Essentially all human activities lead to adverse impacts on the earth¿s ecosystems. Apart from direct ecosystem destruction the main impacts are caused by pollution. This course examines chemical and non-chemical pollutants and the impacts they have both historically and currently. It also examines the scientific methods used to detect and quantify the effects of pollutants. This course offers an overview on some of the most important concepts and modern methods applied in this field, integrating basic and applied science throughout lectures and field-based activities. The field trip, held in the mid-semester break, is compulsory and additional fees may be payable.
