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LPES Curriculum

The LPES Curriculum CD available from MWPS contains all lessons at print quality resolution, is searchable, and includes an index and PowerPoint presentations for each lesson. A full, printed version is available as is a 2-CD set of the lessons in PageMaker format. For more information or to purchase LPES materials, contact MWPS by phone at 1-800-562-3618, by fax at 1-515-294-9589, or by e-mail at mwps@iastate.edu

View Lesson 40 (PDF file). Individual sections can be accessed below.

Intended Outcomes

The participants will

• Realize outdoor air quality (OAQ) is not only odor but includes gases and particulates.
• Be able to identify OAQ sources on their operation.
• Have a basic understanding of OAQ field measurements.
• Be aware of public policy OAQ issues.

Contents

• Introduction
• Airborne Emissions and Human Health
• Airborne Emissions from Animal Production Systems
• Measuring Outdoor Air Quality (OAQ) Components
• APPENDIX A
• APPENDIX B
• APPENDIX C

Activities

The participants will complete

• Self-assessment checklist
• Demonstration of measuring instruments
• Some sensory training techniques and active learner methods
• Lecture with slides and video
• Case study for regulations and nuisance/health issues

Authors: Larry Jacobson, Jeff Lorimor, Jose Bicudo, and David Schmidt