Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module responds to the need to understand the physics behind the major environmental problems facing us today, including climate change and air pollution. Topics include: the earth system, earth energy balance, radiative forcing, atmospheric chemistry, aerosols, air pollution, atmospheric profiles, weather systems, atmospheric dispersion, indoor air quality, air quality standards, noise measurement and control. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss basic concepts relating to the physics of the environment. 2. Solve numerical problems in environmental physics 3. Explain the physical principles which underpin the relevant experiments in the lab modules 4. Analyse physical situations using concepts, laws and techniques relevant to the environment 5. Relate the physical principles of the environment to topics covered in other modules. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Physics behind environmental problems such as climate change, radiation and air pollution.air pollution, atmospheric profiles, atmospheric dispersion, indoor air quality, air quality standards, noise measurement and control. Physics of fossil fuel combustion, renewable energy technology, nuclear power, nuclear accidents and radiation protection | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 50087, Simulations, 0, Phet Simulations, https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations /, 50088, Website, 0, https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics, https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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