Pollution Monitoring

Tackling the pollution we produce as well as mitigating its effects has become a vital, global mission. On this module, students will learn about different types of pollution and how to identify the various sources. The course will provide a basic grounding in biology and chemistry so students can develop a greater understanding of how to monitor pollution production. It will also focus on why we need to monitor pollution, what technologies are currently used and how we can analyse the data collected to tackle and prevent pollution events in the future.

Students will learn about the legislation in place, both nationally and internationally, to limit pollution production and the standards which have been set to allow for consistent monitoring and data collection. Students will evaluate the level of international cooperation that has developed as a result of an increased understanding of climate change and a global drive towards sustainability.

This is an optional module for the Diploma in Field and Conservation Ecology at Aberystwyth University and will be valuable for anyone interested or involved in pollution monitoring who wants to learn more about the regulatory frameworks, advances in monitoring technologies and data analysis.

Assessments
1. Monitoring case study 500 words (30%)
2. Review a pollution monitoring event 2000 words (70%)

Note

This module is at CQFW Level 5