Aim
The student should develop an understanding for basic concepts and relations in Physics, which are of importance for the conception the world around us and for the technological development, and which constitute a part of the scientific basis for a Master of Environmental Engineering. The student should be provided with means to comprehend the most important physical concepts, the empirical laws, as well as theories of particular importance for a sustainable societal development regarding energy production and environmental impact. The student should practice problem solving, perform experimental work and train thinking in scientific models. The student should at an elementary level be introduced to a tool for calculations and analysis in engineering.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to understand the relation between experiments, models and theories.

• be able to comprehend how human activities, in particular the use of energy, influence the conditions for life on Earth.

• be able, in physical terms, to describe and analyze physical phenomena in nature, technology and society; in particular flows of energy, conversions of energy and efficiencies in such processes.

• have knowledge of the fundamental Physics that is required to be able to communicate with experts of different fields and to work for sustainable solutions at planning/projecting, implementation and operation of technical systems.

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to use basic skills in Physics and with varying degrees of approximation apply these models to analyze, comprehend and describe different technical problems.

• be able to use fundamental Physics to identify, formulate, solve and analyze simple engineering tasks.

• be able to use computers as an aid, in particular for calculations and analysis.

• be able to communicate and present technical problems and achieved results to persons with varying educational background.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to demonstrate an understanding of scientific methods and to realize possibilities and limitations of Physics.

• be able to indentify his/her further need of knowledge also within other areas.

• realize the possibilities and limitations of producing energy for human consumption, and be aware of environmental impact of energy exploitation.

Contents
Basic physics. Problem solving. Models, simulations, interaction between models and experiments. Measurements, experiments, analysis, presentation of experimental data. Energy: conservation, transport, quality, resources, distribution, environmental impact. Gases: concentration, mixing ratio, pressure, transport. The laws of thermodynamics: entropy, temperature, heat, thermal energy, heat engines. Electromagnetic radiation: thermal radiation, energy balance, interaction of light with matter, absorption and elastic scattering, atoms, molecules. Ionizing radiation: activity, decay, absorbed dose, dose equivalent. Applications.

Literature
Reistad, N. och Stenström, K. Energi- och miljöfysik, Lund 2008.
Reistad, N. Börja med MatLab. Lund 2008.
Laborationshandledningar i fysik för W. Fysiska institutionen, Lund 2008.
Svenska skrivregler, Svenska språknämnden och Liber AB 2000.

Code: 0108. Name: Laboratory Sessions and Homeassignments.
Higher education credits: 3. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Passed laboratory sessions. Contents: Laboratory sessions. Further information: Access to internet and MatLab.

Code: 0208. Name: Energy and Environmental Physics.
Higher education credits: 7. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written exam. Further information: Access to internet and MatLab.