Course syllabus adopted 2025-02-13 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameMiljöfysik
- CodeTIF076
- Credits4.5 Credits
- OwnerTKTFY
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyEngineering Physics
- ThemeEnvironment 4.5 c
- DepartmentPHYSICS
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 57138
- Open for exchange studentsNo
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0123 Examination 4.5 c Grading: TH | 4.5 c |
In programmes
Examiner
Tünde-Maria Fülöp- Full Professor, Subatomic, High Energy and Plasma Physics, Physics
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Previous courses in mathematics and physics within the programme
Aim
With the toolbox of a physicist, fomulate and solve problems in environmental physics, with a special focus on global energy balance, different energy sources, and the spread of pollutants.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- set up energy balance models and use them to solve problems related to e.g. the greenhouse effect, radiative forcing and feedback
- explain the principles for, and solve problems connected to different energy sources (e.g. solar, fission, fusion, water and wind power) and energy storage
- solve physical problems connected to emission and diffusion of pollutants
- perform simple resource and sustainability analyses
Content
The Earth's energy and radiation balance and its relation to the climate.Energy systems: solar, wind, water, fission and fusion. Energy storage, batteries.
Emission and diffusion of pollutants.
Sustainability and resource analysis of energy systems.
Organisation
Lectures with theory and problem solving. Compulsory assignments.Literature
The course literature will be announced on the course homepage prior to course start.Examination including compulsory elements
Written exam and compulsory assignments.The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.