Solar energy, the carbon cycle, the Green-house effect, fossil-fuel energy, heat engines, nuclear power, fission and fusion, renewable energy from sun, wind, water, biosources, environmental pollution in air, water, noise and radiation, climate changes, sustainable development.
SK184N Environmental Physics 9.0 credits
This e-course covers the physics of solar energy, the carbon cycle, carbon-based, nuclear, and renewable energy, the Green-house effect, and how mankind affects the environment. The emphasis is on understanding the relevant physical principles and the ability to apply them to solving simple practical problems.
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About course offering
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 single courses students
Target group
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P1 (4.5 hp), P2 (4.5 hp)Duration
Pace of study
33%
Form of study
Distance Daytime
Language of instruction
English
Course location
AlbaNova
Number of places
Max: 150
Planned modular schedule
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For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 single courses students
Application code
10029
Contact
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 single courses students
Contact
Vladislav Korenivski (vk@kth.se)
Examiner
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course covers the physics of solar energy, the carbon cycle, carbon-based, nuclear, and renewable energy, the Green-house effect, and how mankind affects the environment. The emphasis is on conceptual understanding of the relevant physical mechanisms.
The student will learn to:
- solve problems regarding the solar radiation, the Earth's carbon cycle and the Green-house effect
- discuss the structure of the atmosphere and the biospheric radiation balance
- perform calculations on conventional carbon-based and nuclear energy
- explain and make estimates on renewable energy sources - solar, wind, water, and bio
- discuss acousticcal and electromagnetic effects on the environment, various sources of pollution, as well as aspects of sustainable development of mankind
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic eligibility for university studies.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Computer
Literature
The course does not require course literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- TEN1 - Exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TEN2 - Exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TEN3 - Exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Three written exams: TEN1, 3 hp, grading scale A-F; TEN2, 3 hp, grading scale A-F; TEN3, 3 hp, grading scale A-F.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
No
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
No
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
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Supplementary information
The course is a distance online course and is applied via antagning.se for both program students and external students who want to read the course.