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2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE1540 Physics for Environmental Science
10 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Dr Graham Mann
Email: G.W.Mann@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Pre-requisite qualifications
Students with A level Physics are excludedPre-requisites
| SOEE1480 | Maths for Earth & Envi Scients |
Module replaces
SOEE0600This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
On completion of this module, students will have acquired an understanding of a range of physics concepts which underpin key areas of environmental science. They will be able to apply their physics knowledge to solve problems of an environmental nature. In particular, they will understand the physics of waves, electromagnetic radiation, heat and energy, forces and motion, and the behaviour of fluids.Objectives
On completion of this module, students will have acquired an understanding of a range of physics concepts which underpin key areas of environmental science. They will be able to apply their physics knowledge to solve problems of an environmental nature.Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will have a basic understanding of the physics of waves, electromagnetic radiation, heat and energy, forces and motion, and the behaviour of fluids.
Skills outcomes
The module places considerable emphasis on applying knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems.
The module places moderate emphasis on formulating and solving numerical problems.
Syllabus
- Waves in the environment
- Electromagnetic radiation: blackbody radiation: absorption and scattering of radiation
- Energy, heat and temperature
- Radioactivity and nuclear power
- Linear and circular motion: gravitation
- Forces: Newton's Laws: work, power, kinetic and potential energy
- Fluids at rest and in motion: hydrostatic pressure: kinetic theory of gases
- Materials.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 18 | 1.00 | 18.00 |
| Tutorial | 9 | 1.00 | 9.00 |
| Private study hours | 73.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 27.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
10 hours - assessed coursework30 hours - examples sheets
31.5 hours - reflection and reading.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Regular contact with staff through tutorials and feedback on problem sheets.- Formal assessment and feedback on coursework during the module.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 500 word essay | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 25.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 30 mins | 75.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 75.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 27/09/2018
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