CE 560
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Climate and Air Quality Impacts of Transportation
Course Description
Evaluate climate and air quality impacts of transportation systems through data collection, data analysis and model application.
When Taught
Fall
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Title
Climate change and air pollution science
Learning Outcome
Understand transportation’s contribution to climate change and urban air pollution.
Title
System tools
Learning Outcome
Use system tools to estimate climate and air quality impacts of transportation.
Title
Vehicle energy demand
Learning Outcome
Calculate energy demand from vehicles using the road-load equation.
Title
Vehicle emission control
Learning Outcome
Understand formation of vehicle emissions and emission control technologies.
Title
Vehicle emission models
Learning Outcome
Estimate vehicle emissions using EPA’s MOVES model.
Title
Emissions data
Learning Outcome
Understand and analyze real-world vehicle emissions data.
Title
Life-cycle analysis
Learning Outcome
Conduct a life-cycle emissions analysis.
Title
Policies and regulations
Learning Outcome
Understand climate, air quality and transportation policies and regulations in the United States.
Title
Research
Learning Outcome
Conduct a research project that addresses a question regarding transportation’s impact on air quality and/or climate change.
