Course - Energy and Environmental Physics - TFY4300
TFY4300 - Energy and Environmental Physics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 100/100 | 4 hours | C |
Course content
The energy budget of the earth, the green house effect, radiation, atmospheric changes due to human activities. Methods and the physical basis for exploitation of conventional (fossil fuels and nuclear energy) and renewable energy sources (solar radiation, wind, bio mass, ocean waves, tidal and geothermal energy).
Learning outcome
The students are going to be able to describe and explain the origins of global effects on the environment caused by human activities, the physical basis for the exploitation of various energy sources, and make assessments on different energy technologies (potential, pros and cons).
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and compulsory exercises. Expected work load in the course is 225 hours.
Compulsory assignments
- Written exercises
Further on evaluation
Lectures and exam in English. Students are free to choose Norwegian or English for written assessments.
The re-sit examination (in August) may be changed from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Recommended previous knowledge
General knowledge in physics.
Course materials
Will be given at semester start. Web based information from energy institutions and research institutes. The course uses "Blackboard".
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIF4082 | 7.5 | ||
| FY2290 | 5.0 | 01.09.2010 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2020
No.of lecture hours: 4
Lab hours: 1
No.of specialization hours: 7
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Physics
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Physics
Phone:
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
- Autumn ORD Written examination 100/100 C INSPERA
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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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"