| Module Title |
Environmental Physics |
| Module Code |
PHY1005 (ITS: PS477G) |
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Faculty |
Physical Sciences |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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.
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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.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | 2 hours of asychronous lectures per week accessed as pre-recorded videos | | Online activity | 24 | 2 hours of scheduled synchronous online activities per week. | | Tutorial | 24 | Student learning support facilitated through small-group tutorials with flexible provision. | | Independent Study | 53 | Student self directed learning |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20024 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Eilish McLoughlin | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Completion of online activity | Solve physics problem based on mathematical/quantitative
aspects of module concepts. | 50% | As required | | In Class Test | Solve physics problem based on mathematical/quantitative
aspects of module concepts. | 50% | Once per semester |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
Books:
- Young and Freedman: 2020, University Physics with Modern Physics,, 15 Ed.,, https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/program/Young-Modified-Mastering-Physics-with-Pearson-e-Text-Standalone- Access-Card-for-University-Physics-with-Modern-Physics-15th-Edition/PGM2485469.html,
- Eugenia Etkina, Gorazd Planinsic and Alan Van Heuvelen: 2019, College Physics: Explore and Apply,, 2nd Ed. [ISBN: 978- 01346018],
Articles:
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Other Resources
- 1: Simulations, Phet Simulations,
- 411738: 1, Website, https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics,
- https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics:
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