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Subject coordinator
Dr Nic Surawski
Email: nicholas.surawski@uts.edu.au
Consultation times: I'm available in the Faculty Learning Precinct in CB11.05.300 on Tuesday's from 3 PM - 5 PM. If
this time is inconvenient, you can email me to arrange an appointment.
Teaching staff
Dr Nic Surawski - Subject Coordinator and Lecturer
Email: nicholas.surawski@uts.edu.au
When contacting teaching staff for this unit, please send email from your UTS email account and use the subject code
(i.e. 49049) in the subject field.
Subject description
This subject introduces students to the theory, knowledge and skills that are required to successfully undertake air and
noise pollution investigations that may be required as part of their professional engineering practice. Students learn
about the key role that engineering plays in understanding the sources and impacts of air and noise pollution, and
implementing methods of control. The subject objectives are met by enabling students to master underpinning theory,
develop problem-solving and communication skills, undertake research work independently and in a team, and
complete laboratory investigations. The subject is delivered in two modules with the first component focusing on air
pollution and the second on noise pollution.
3. Explain global air pollution problems such as climate change and stratospheric ozone depletion.
4. Communicate professionally in both oral and written formats, both individually and in a team environment.
5. Perform problem-based research activities both individually and as part of a team.
Exercise academic integrity with respect to paraphrasing, appropriate citation, acknowledgement and honesty in
Independent learning activities: Preparatory study before attending each block session is essential. Students should
aim to spend 2 hours studying subject materials for each hour spent in the classroom. The independent reading and
learning resource material will be provided within UTSOnline for students to complete in advance of their attendance at
a block session. Based on their independent study of subject materials, students bring knowledge to class that can be
shared and critiqued and also used as a basis for problem solving activities. Written feedback will be provided for both
formative and summative assessment tasks.
Laboratories: Successful deployment of appropriate monitoring instrumentation and use of modelling software is
essential for successfully undertaking air and noise pollution investigations in professional engineering practice. To
develop these skills, students undertake two laboratory practical sessions (one each for both the air and noise pollution
components of this course) as well as a three hour laboratory in contaminant dispersion modelling. These activities
gives students practical experience with relevant technologies used in air and noise pollution assessments. After
completing the three laboratory sessions, students prepare an individual report (on the topic of their choice) outlining
the aims of the investigation, the experimental and mathematical tools they used they to meet the specified objectives,
as well as presenting and discussing their results along with any limitations of their approach.
Lectures: Comprehensive lecture materials will be made available to students in advance of each block session so
they can be studied and reviewed outside of formal class hours. A primary means of knowledge transfer in this subject
will be through in-class problem solving sessions. As such, class time will extend and apply (and not duplicate) the
learning outcomes that students have obtained based on their self-study of lecture materials.
Tutorials: A significant fraction of class time within each block session will be devoted to whole-of-class and group
based problem solving activities. After completing tutorials, students will not only obtain a strong understanding of the
relevant theory that underpins air and noise pollution, but will be able to apply these principles in practical engineering
situations. Tutorial sessions will also equip students with the skills they need to undertake problem-based research
work both independently and as part of a team and to communicate their results in written and oral formats. Students
will receive feedback on their progress with the group report and presentation whilst working in their groups during
tutorial sessions.
Content (topics)
The main topics that will be covered in this subject are:
The actual content delivered in this subject may vary in any particular teaching session based on the professional
experience and prior learning obtained by students.
Program
Week/Session Dates Description
Block 3: 0900 - 1700 23rd April Air Pollution Lecture II: Air Pollution Monitoring.
Block 6: 0900 - 1700 4th June The final report for the Group Project is due at 9 AM.
Final Assessment Period To be advised The final exam for this subject will be held in the Final
Assessment Period.
Additional information
This subject is only taught in Block Mode to enable students that have difficulty attending Standard Mode to obtain
face-to-face tuition.
Groups are required to risk manage the distribution of work and submission of Assessment Task 3 & 4 deliverables.
The same mark will be awarded to all group members for the group paper (i.e. Assessment Task 3).
Assessment
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Assessment
Assessment task 1: Group Project Proposal
Intent: This assessment task gives students the opportunity to draft a group project proposal on a topic of
their choosing in air and noise pollution. The purpose of the proposal is for groups to successfully
identify a topic that can be researched for Assessment Task 3. The topic chosen by groups will be
relevant to professional practice in contemporary air and noise pollution. The feedback provided from
this assessment task is intended to be used as a guide for groups to successfully undertake their
projects (See Assessment Task 3).
Type: Report
Task: Groups write a proposal for their intended project covering the following points:
Background information (including references from the literature) indicating why their research
topic is of interest.
Groups should submit a Literature Searching Canvas that outlines their information search strategy
for their research topic.
Groups should indicate what aspects of their research topic will be addressed by their report (e.g.
using a table of contents).
Groups should submit a statement indicating how their project is achievable in the given time
frame. This will include a statement on what strategies will be used to manage group dynamics and
to ensure a successful project outcome.
Objective(s): This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs):
1, 2, 4 and 5
This assessment task contributes to the development of the following course intended learning
outcomes (CILOs):
Type: Report
Groupwork: Individual
Weight: 30%
Task: Students are given choice (based on their interests) regarding whether they would prefer to write a
Due: 24th April 5 PM for the Environmental Noise Survey Report 22nd May 5 PM for the Contaminant
Dispersion Modelling Report The Turnitin submission details will be posted to UTSOnline.
Objective(s): This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs):
1, 3, 4, 5 and 6
This assessment task contributes to the development of the following course intended learning
outcomes (CILOs):
Type: Report
Weight: 30%
Task: Task 3a. (15%) Students deliver a technical report based on the topic chosen for their group project.
In the assessment task, students write about the aims of their investigation, review literature on their
topic, report results and crtically discuss their findings.
Task 3b. (5%) As a group, students deliver a poster presentation to their peers.
Task 3c. (10%) Students self-evaluate their performance during the group project and also assess
their team members using SparkPlus at two stages throughout the project i.e. mid-project review and
end of project review. More detailed instructions regarding the group project will be posted on
UTSOnline.
Tasks 3a and 3b are group assessed, individual moderation of marks may be performed with task 3c.
Due: The group project report (task 3a) is due at 9 AM on the 4th June during Block 6. Group
presentations (task 3b) will be assessed during Block 6. The mid-project peer assessment task (task
3c; to be completed in SparkPlus) is due on Monday 1st May 5 PM and the end of project review is
due one week after the completion of Block 6 (11th June 5 PM). The Turnitin submission details will
be posted to UTSOnline.
Objective(s): This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs):
1, 3, 4 and 6
This assessment task contributes to the development of the following course intended learning
outcomes (CILOs):
Type: Examination
Groupwork: Individual
Weight: 40%
Task: The final exam is of 2 hours duration (plus 10 minutes perusal) and is restricted open book.
The exam will comprise of 50% subject content from air pollution lectures and 50% noise pollution.
There will be five questions worth 10 marks each both both air and noise pollution components. Two
of the five questions will be short answer and the otehr three will involve calculations.
Due: The final exam will be scheduled in the final assessment period.
Further The actual examination in any particular session will vary in content and may vary in format.
information:
Students are allowed to bring 4 A4 (4 single sided or 2 doubled sided) pages of hand written notes
into the exam. These can include formulae and relevant course notes.
Assessment feedback
Students will be provided with marking criteria for all assessments at the time assessment items are distributed.
Written feedback wil be provided for all tasks and students are encouraged to view this feedback.
Required texts
There is no required text for this subject.
References
Air Pollution Component
Flannery T. The Weather Makers, Text Publishing Melbourne Australia, 2005 (ISBN 1 920885 84 6) (available from
Broadway Coop Bookshop).
Seinfeld JH and Pandis SN. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics Wiley (ISBN 978-0-471-72018-8).
Bies DA and Hansen CH, Engineering Noise Control, E&FN Spon (ISBN 0-419-20430-X).
Eager D. Dictionary of Acoustic and Noise Pollution, McGraw-Hill, 2010 [ISBN 978 0 3903 2556 3] (available from
Broadway Coop Bookshop).
Other resources
This subject will make use of UTSOnline (http://online.uts.edu.au/webapps/login/) as a means of communication
between teaching staff and students. You should be registered automatically if you have enrolled correctly. If you do
not want to receive emails at your default UTS email account then you should forward emails to your preferred email
address.
Students need to familiarise themselves with UTSOnline. Announcements will be made using this facility. Students are
expected to regularly check the announcements page for information.
When, due to extenuating circumstances, you are unable to submit or present an assessment task on time, please
contact your subject coordinator before the assessment task is due to discuss an extension. Extensions may be
granted up to a maximum of 5 days (120 hours). In all cases you should have extensions confirmed in writing.
Special Consideration
If you believe your performance in an assessment item or exam has been adversely affected by circumstances
beyond your control, such as a serious illness, loss or bereavement, hardship, trauma, or exceptional employment
demands, you may be eligible to apply for Special Consideration.
Late Penalty
Work submitted late without an approved extension is subject to a late penalty of 10 per cent of the total available
marks deducted per calendar day that the assessment is overdue (e.g. if an assignment is out of 40 marks, and is
submitted (up to) 24 hours after the deadline without an extension, the student will have four marks deducted from
their awarded mark). Work submitted after five calendar days is not accepted and a mark of zero is awarded.
For some assessment tasks a late penalty may not be appropriate – these are clearly indicated in the subject outline.
Such assessments receive a mark of zero if not completed by/on the specified date. Examples include:
a. weekly online tests or laboratory work worth a small proportion of the subject mark, or
b. online quizzes where answers are released to students on completion, or
c. professional assessment tasks, where the intention is to create an authentic assessment that has an absolute
submission date, or
d. take-home papers that are assessed during a defined time period, or
e. pass/fail assessment tasks.
ALOs are responsible for approving adjustments to assessment arrangements for students in these categories.
Students who require adjustments due to disability and/or an ongoing health condition are requested to discuss their
situation with an accessibility consultant at the Accessibility Service before speaking to the relevant ALO.
Chris Wong
telephone +61 2 9514 4501
Dr Nahm Tran
telephone +61 2 9514 4468
Statement on copyright
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Teaching materials and resources provided to you at UTS are protected by copyright. You are not permitted to re-use
these for commercial purposes (including in kind benefit or gain) without permission of the copyright owner. Improper
or illegal use of teaching materials may lead to prosecution for copyright infringement.
Statement on plagiarism
Plagiarism and academic integrity
At UTS, plagiarism is defined in Rule 16.2.1(4) as: 'taking and using someone else's ideas or manner of expressing
them and passing them off as ... [their] own by failing to give appropriate acknowledgement of the source to seek to
gain an advantage by unfair means'.
The definition infers that if a source is appropriately referenced, the student's work will meet the required academic
standard. Plagiarism is a literary or an intellectual theft and is unacceptable both academically and professionally. It
can take a number of forms including but not limited to:
copying any section of text, no matter how brief, from a book, journal, article or other written source without duly
acknowledging the source
copying any map, diagram, table or figure without duly acknowledging the source
paraphrasing or otherwise using the ideas of another author without duly acknowledging the source
re-using sections of verbatim text without using quote marks to indicate the text was copied from the source (even if
a reference is given).
Other breaches of academic integrity that constitute cheating include but are not limited to:
submitting work that is not a student's own, copying from another student, recycling another student's work,
recycling previously submitted work, and working with another student in the same cohort in a manner that exceeds
the boundaries of legitimate cooperation
purchasing an assignment from a website and submitting it as original work
requesting or paying someone else to write original work, such as an assignment, essay or computer program, and
submitting it as original work.
Students who condone plagiarism and other breaches of academic integrity by allowing their work to be copied are
also subject to student misconduct Rules.
Where proven, plagiarism and other breaches of misconduct are penalised in accordance with UTS Student Rules
Section 16 – Student misconduct and appeals.
Avoiding plagiarism is one of the main reasons why the Faculty of Engineering and IT is insistent on the thorough and
appropriate referencing of all written work. Students may seek assistance regarding appropriate referencing through
UTS: HELPS.
Work submitted electronically may be subject to similarity detection software. Student work must be submitted in a
format able to be assessed by the software (e.g. doc, pdf (text files), rtf, html).