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DID3504 - Environmental physics and chemistry

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral exam 100/100 1 hours HJELPEMIDD

Course content

This course offers in depth competence in core themes within chemistry and physics with emphasis on chemical and physical processes with environmental consequences. The students will be able to put future pupils in a situation where the pupils can make competent choices within a sustainability context. Special focus will be on pollution, greenhouse gases and energy sources.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The candidate

  • has knowledge on mechanics and thermo physics
  • has basic knowledge on quantum mechanics, atom, molecular and nuclear physics
  • has broad knowledge on different chemical reactions
  • has knowledge on the effect of various chemicals on climate and the environment

SKILLS

The candidate

  • can explain the mechanisms driving the effects of greenhouse gases
  • can explain the principles behind energy sources and energy carriers
  • can use knowledge in physics and chemistry to explain the effects of human activities on climate and the environment
  • can evaluate various claims on climate and environmental effects within a chemical and physical framework
  • can use acquired knowledge to discuss possible solutions for climate and environmental issues

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The candidate

  • can obtain, analyse and use relevant scientific knowledge on environmental issues
  • can discuss the effect of human activities on the environment

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars, student presentations

Mandatory activities

Seminars with associated work requirements.

Compulsory assignments

  • Written tasks

Further on evaluation

Oral examination. Assessed with grades A-F.

Formula booklet in chemistry and physics and calculator are allowed.

Course materials

Course material will mainly be journal papers or book chapters in Norwegian or English. List will be available prior to course start.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
EDU3025 2.5 AUTUMN 2020
MGLU4516 0.5 AUTUMN 2022
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Pedagogical knowledge
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Life Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Oral exam 100/100 HJELPEMIDD 2023-12-15 08:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS Oral exam 100/100 HJELPEMIDD
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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