Module: Atmospheric and Sound Physics

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Atmospheric and Sound Physics
Module Code	PS313
School	School of Physical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Jean-Paul Mosnier Semester 2: Jean-Paul Mosnier Autumn: Jean-Paul Mosnier
Module Teachers	Jean-Paul Mosnier
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Repeat examination

Description

The purpose of this module is to provide an introduction to the physical aspects of the atmosphere. The module is knowledge based with an emphasis on atmospheric pollution (including noise) and the greenhouse effect.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the underlying thermodynamical and mechanical principles governing the atmosphere.
2. Describe the sources of indoor and outdoor pollutants.
3. Employ the physical description of sound to noise legislation.
4. Apply physical principles to the solution of numerical problems.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	two lectures per week
Tutorial	12	one tutorial per week
Assignment Completion	24	one assignment per week
Independent Study	60	revising lecture material, solving numerical problems, additional reading
Total Workload: 120

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Syllabus
The purpose of this module is to provide an introduction to the physical aspects of the atmosphere, its composition and thermodynamic description. The module is knowledge based with an emphasis on atmospheric pollution (including noise) and the greenhouse effect.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Written solutions to problem sets/exam type questions given	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List

D. C. Giancolli: 2015, Physics: Principles with Applications, 1292057122

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

EST	BSc in Environmental Science & Tech

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