Event Title
Analysis of the Indoor Air Quality of Terrell Hall
Faculty Mentor
Dave Bachoon
Keywords
Dave Bachoon
Abstract
The indoor air of building contain microorganisms and particulates that can affect the health of its occupants. In this study we evaluated the air quality of Terrell Hall based on its particle concentration and microbes present (bacteria and mold). An AeroTrak particle counter was used to determine the particle concentration from every floor of the building and a Bioaerosol sampling pump was used to collect microbes from each floor. Fungi were grown on potato dextrose agar and bacteria were grown on MSA agar. The levels of particle and microbes in the building were compared to the levels outside of the building to determine the quality of Terrell Hall’s indoor air.
Session Name:
Poster Presentation Session #2 - Poster #38
Start Date
4-4-2014 12:15 PM
End Date
4-4-2014 1:00 PM
Location
HSB 3rd Floor Student Commons
Analysis of the Indoor Air Quality of Terrell Hall
HSB 3rd Floor Student Commons
The indoor air of building contain microorganisms and particulates that can affect the health of its occupants. In this study we evaluated the air quality of Terrell Hall based on its particle concentration and microbes present (bacteria and mold). An AeroTrak particle counter was used to determine the particle concentration from every floor of the building and a Bioaerosol sampling pump was used to collect microbes from each floor. Fungi were grown on potato dextrose agar and bacteria were grown on MSA agar. The levels of particle and microbes in the building were compared to the levels outside of the building to determine the quality of Terrell Hall’s indoor air.