The extensions to the National Environmental Management Act eNEMA) promulgated after 2005 affect environmental management in South Africa in a profound way. In particular, the Air Quality Act brings South African legislation into line with international trends. The metro councils are charged with the responsibility of implementing the Act at the local level. In addition. companies need appropriate expertise to obtain licenses for their air quality management plans. This option serves to provide suitable expertise for the implementation of the 5838/08 above legislation by industry by training graduates specialised for careers in air quality management. On completion of the training. candidates should be conversant and be able to partake in. or render advice concerning the legislative requirements with respect to air quality management. modelling of and measurement of air pollution and the interpretation of pollution plumes. the measurement and interpretation of chemical air pollution as well as dust pollution. international agreements and requirements as well as the effects of air pollution on humans. Before application for admission to the Air Quality Management option. candidates must be in possession of an appropriate four-year degree. or equivalent degree status which includes mathematics and chemistry at first-year level. Admission is subject to the approval of the Director of the Centre and the appropriate head of department outside the Centre.
Core modules (30 credits):
Specialisation modules (60 credits):
Research Project (90 credits):
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