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PH329: Physics of the Environment II
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
This course responds to the need to understand the physics behind environmental challenges such as fossil fuel combustion and its associated atmospheric pollution burden, renewable energy technology, nuclear power, nuclear accidents and radiation protection
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Define Thermal and Electrical Energy and the principles of Heat Engines Electricity Generation and Distribution.
- Explain the principles of operation of fossil fuel combustion facilities, and estimate the rate of CO2 production associated with given fossil fuel combustion scenarios.
- Explain the principles of operation of various renewable energy technologies, such as wind turbines, wave generators and fuel cells.
- Describe radiation in our environment including detection methods as well as the nuclear fuel cycle and the events leading to ionizing radiation accidents.
- Recognise the location of legislative documentation on environmental and occupational radiation protection.
Assessments
- Written Assessment (80%)
- Continuous Assessment (20%)
Teachers
- MIRIAM BYRNE:
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- REBECCA NOLAN:
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- NIALL COLGAN:
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- Patricia Scully:
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Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.