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Climate and Energy (PHAS0050)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department
Physics and Astronomy
Credit value
15
Restrictions
Students must have taken an introductory module in thermodynamics, such as PHAS0024 Stastical Physics of Matter, or its equivalent.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Outline:

An introduction to the science of climate change, the physics of energy generation and the possibility of intervening in the Earth's climate. Climate change, energy science, energy production, renewable energy sources, nuclear power, electricity generation, the future of energy and climate intervention will be discussed.

Aims:

The aim of the module is to provide an introduction to the science of climate change, the physics of energy generation and distribution by various means, and the possibility of intervening in the Earth鈥檚 climate.

Teaching and Learning Methodology:

This course is delivered via weekly lectures supplemented by a series of workshops and additional discussion. In addition to timetabled lecture hours, it is expected that students engage in self-study in order to master the material. This can take the form, for example, of practicing example questions and further reading in textbooks and online.

Indicative Topics:

The course is typically divided into eight sections; climate change; energy science; energy production; renewable energy sources; nuclear power; electricity generation, transmission and storage; energy: the future; climate intervention

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
90% Exam
10% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
9
Module leader
Dr Chris Howard
Who to contact for more information
c.howard@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
90% Exam
10% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
56
Module leader
Dr Chris Howard
Who to contact for more information
c.howard@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Useful links

Sustainability

For a list of modules related to climate change as well as social and environmental sustainability at 果冻影院, type 'climate' or 'sustainability' into the search. Visit Sustainable 果冻影院 for information on extra-curricular activity on sustainability.

Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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