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Archived Version 2021 - 2022

Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module responds to the need to understand the physics behind environmental problems such as climate change, radiation and air pollution. Topics include: 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.

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.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
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

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

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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

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

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],

Other Resources

43589, Simulations, 0, Phet Simulations, https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations /, 0, Website, 0, https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics, https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics,

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