Clean Air for Urban Liveability
offered by RMIT University

Public University
1 Campus
Estd. 1887

Clean Air for Urban Liveability
at
RMIT
Overview

Understand how cities can improve urban air quality to support the health and wellbeing of its citizens

Duration	3 weeks
Total fee	₹4,550
Mode of learning	Online
Official Website	Go to Website
Course Level	UG Certificate

Clean Air for Urban Liveability
at
RMIT
Highlights

Earn a certificate after completion of the course

Clean Air for Urban Liveability
at
RMIT
Course details

What are the course deliverables?

Identify what makes a city vulnerable when it comes to air quality and population health
Explain the impact of air quality on the climate which in turn affects mankind
Describe the global situation of air quality, particularly in reference to Europe
Explore approaches to measuring air quality and engaging citizens
Describe the role of low cost monitoring of air quality with involvement of citizens/communities
Explain different citizen science projects, their design and implementation
Identify different policy and infrastructure interventions and their level of impact
Identify different city or town planning interventions and their level of impact
Explain the main barriers for improvement, action plan for the future

More about this course

This course is a specialized course focused on understanding, assessing, and implementing strategies to improve air quality in urban environments
In this course students will understand local and global policies, regulations, and initiatives aimed at controlling and reducing air pollution
In this course participants will have a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of urban air quality issues and be equipped with strategies and solutions to contribute to creating healthier and more liveable cities by addressing air pollution challenges

Clean Air for Urban Liveability
at
RMIT
Curriculum

The health impact of air quality

Introduction

Health consequences of ambient air quality and liveability

Effect on climate due to air pollution

Air quality monitoring and reporting

Welcome to Week 2

Assessing air quality through citizen science

Soft mobility

Policy and infrastructure interventions

Welcome to Week 3

Case study: Policy interventions in reducing air pollution

Case study: Infrastructure interventions in reducing air pollution

Clean Air for Urban Liveability
at
RMIT
Faculty details

Priyadarsini Rajagopalan

Priya is a building scientist and the Director of the Sustainable Building Innovation Lab, at School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.

Nigel Goodman

Dr Nigel Goodman is a Vice Chancellor's Postdoctoral Research Fellow at RMIT University. His research aims to improve air quality and public health.