CHEME 6610

Air Pollution Control

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Air pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, and engineers are at the forefront of developing solutions. This course introduces students to the sources and impacts of air pollutants, atmospheric dispersion modeling, and the regulatory frameworks that shape emission control strategies. Students will explore trends in pollution measurement and control technologies, with a focus on stationary sources such as industrial facilities and power plants. For undergraduate students, this course builds foundational skills in transport phenomena, systems analysis, and environmental decision-making that are essential for careers in industry, consulting, and government. For graduate students, this courses also emphasizes systems thinking, technical leadership, and environmental decision-making.

Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: graduate and professional students.

Exploratory Studies (CU-SBY)

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Learning Outcomes

• Size pollution devices.
• Evaluate options for meeting regulations.
• Understand regulatory framework and basis for regulations.

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