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NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
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 atmospheric pollution (including noise) and the greenhouse effect.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the underlying thermodynamic 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.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24two lectures per week
Tutorial12one tutorial per week
Assignment Completion24one assignment per week
Independent Study60revising 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 atmospheric pollution (including noise) and the greenhouse effect.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

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