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Energy and the Earth's Environment

Undergraduate | RMI-SCE200 | 2022

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Fuel an understanding of energy production, transmission and usage. Unearth issues driving demand for energy. Consider traditional and alternative energy methods. Study the physical principles behind energy transformation from one type to another. 

Study method
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Assessments
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Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

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Energy and the Earth's Environment

About this subject

  • On successfully completing this course, you should be able to:

    1. Define, specify suitable units for, and state the relationships between basic physical quantities such as force, work, energy, temperature (developing the knowledge capability dimension)
    2. Explain the physical principles governing energy transformations using correct terminology
    3. Demonstrate knowledge of where energy is currently used and how it may be used efficiently
    4. Perform quantitative calculations to assess efficiency of traditional and alternative means of energy production
    5. Demonstrate how even simple atmospheric models can qualitatively and semi-quantitatively reveal the greenhouse effect 

Entry requirements

Others

No prior experience in physics is required for this course, although basic mathematical ability in algebra is expected (at year 12 level or basic first year university level).

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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