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701-0662-00L 3 Credits BSC , MSC D-USYS , D-HEST , D-BIOL , D-GESS , D-CHAB
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Environmental Exposures (Air Pollution and Noise) and Health Effects

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Christian-Thomas Monn, PD Dr. Mark Brink
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:36

Abstract

Environmental exposures to air pollutants and noise and their effects on human health and well-being are discussed. Concepts and methods for exposure measurement and assessment are shown. In the first part of the lecture, noise exposure and its detrimental health effects stand in the foreground. Air pollutants (e.g. fine particles and ozone) are covered in the second part of the lecture.

Objective

Understand the basic concepts of exposure assessment (noise exposure, air pollution). Understand exposure-response relationships between environmental pollutants and disease risks. Know the methods used in health effects research and environmental epidemiology. Know how air pollution and noise are treated legally and by which means these unwanted environmental exposures can be reduced.

Content

Noise: - Introduction to sound and acoustics - Hearing and auditory processing - Exposure assessment of noise - Noise effects, Noise impacts on health - Exposure-effect relationships - Basics of noise control and abatement, exposure limits - Noise abatement policy Air Pollutants: - Sources of air pollutants - Fate in the atmosphere (dispersion, transformation etc.) - Indoor air pollution - Concepts of exposure assessment - Concepts for setting air quality standards - Health effect of pollutants (e.g. from fine particles and ozone)

Resources

Lecture Notes

Presentation slides (ppt, pdf) and additional files will be made available online prior to individual lecture dates.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
Skript, Powerpoint, "Beilagen", eigene Notizen, Bücher etc.NICHT ERLAUBT: Notebooks, elektronische Hilfen etc.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Environmental Exposures (Air Pollution and Noise) and Health Effects
  • Mon 16:15-18:00 (HG G 26.1)
2 h weekly

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