PHY6527 - Environmental Physics | ||||||||||
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* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice | ||||||||||
Course Aims | ||||||||||
Physics has always been concerned with understanding
the phenomena in natural environment. Environmental physics is essential for
tacking environmental problems accompanying economic development and
maintaining a well-balanced relationship between human activities and natural
environment. This course aims to provide students an introduction to
environmental physics. The elements of the environment (e.g., gases, liquids,
plants, and animals) and their physical properties (e.g., mass, temperature,
transport) will be discussed. Emphasis will be put on heat transfer and the
effects of various radiations including nuclear radiation on the environment.
By the end of this course, students can gain necessary knowledge and skills to
address real environmental challenges, such as developing safe and clean energy
and dealing with the forecasted climate change. | ||||||||||
Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information) | ||||||||||
Continuous Assessment: 50% | ||||||||||
Examination: 50% | ||||||||||
Examination Duration: 2 hours | ||||||||||
Detailed Course Information | ||||||||||
PHY6527.pdf | ||||||||||
Useful Links | ||||||||||
Department of Physics |