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Overview
What you will learn
By taking the Environmental Physics e-course offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology, the student will learn to:
- solve problems regarding the solar radiation, the Earth's carbon cycle and the Green-house effect
- discuss the structure of the atmosphere and the biospheric radiation balance
- perform calculations on conventional carbon-based and nuclear energy
- explain and make estimates on renewable energy sources - solar, wind, water, and bio
- discuss acousticcal and electromagnetic effects on the environment, various sources of pollution, as well as aspects of sustainable development of mankind
The emphasis of the course is on understanding the relevant physical principles and the ability to apply them to solving simple practical problems.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- solar energy
- the carbon cycle
- the Green-house effect
- fossil-fuel energy
- heat engines
- nuclear power
- fission and fusion
- renewable energy from sun, wind, water and biosources
- environmental pollution in air and water
- noise and radiation
- climate changes
- sustainable development
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
9 ECTS
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Environmental Engineering Physics Environmental Economics & Policy View 3 other Short Courses in Physics in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Basic eligibility for university studies.
Tuition Fee
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EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 2 months.
If you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen or hold a residence permit in Sweden for something other than studies you generally do not have to pay tuition fees.
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