theoretical methods from physics (e.g. thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, radiation physics and acoustics) on physical processes relevant to the environment. Overview of energy systems, new technologies relevant to the environment, environmental monitoring and measurement techniques. Introduction to ionizing radiation and its biological effects. Transport of pollutants in air, water and soil. Spectroscopic and geophysical measurement methods. Remote sensing. Introduction to environmental modelling and computer simulations.
SH2004 Environmental Physics 8.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2023
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus SH2004 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course objectives are to give an overview of environmental issues, on a global and local scale, and to demonstrate the application of methods and models from physics and mathematics to environmental problems. After a completed course the student should have a broad knowledge of environmental measurement techniques, be acquainted with several technical applications relevant to environmental issues, be able to formulate, analyse and solve simple technical problems relevant to the field. The course will provide training in independent project work and in oral presentation.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites: Previous knowledge corresponding to 5A1247/SH1009 Modern Physics.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
E. Boeker and R. Van Grondelle, Environmental Physics, John Wiley & Sons, New York 1995.
Lecture notes
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 4.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.0 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
One written exam (TENA; 4 university cr) Project work (PROA; 4 university credits) to be presented orally and as a written report.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Engineering Physics, Environmental Engineering, Physics
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Bo Cederwall, cederwall@nuclear.kth.se
Supplementary information
The time and place of the first lecture will be announced on the course web page. The scheduling of the following lectures and other course activities will be determined thereafter.