PHYS 1003 - Energy and Related Environmental Issues
Course Description
This course will introduce the basic concepts of the physical principles behind energy. Forms of energy (including fossil energy, nuclear energy and various forms of renewable energy) and their use for electricity generation, as well as their impacts on the environment from both global and regional perspectives will be covered. Issues related to energy conservation and related environmental issues in Hong Kong and the rest of the world will be addressed.
Teaching Pattern
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Duration of course: about 13 weeks
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Lecture hour(s) per week: 3
Content
This course will introduce the basic concepts of the physical principles behind energy. Forms of energy (including fossil energy, nuclear energy and various forms of renewable energy) and their use for electricity generation, as well as their impacts on the environment from both global and regional perspectives will be covered. Issues related to energy conservation and related environmental issues in Hong Kong and the rest of the world will be addressed.
Remarks
- Prerequisite: Level 3 or above in HKDSE 1/2x or in HKDSE 1x Physics, or a passing grade in *HKCEE Physics
- Students without the physics prerequisite but have taken PHYS 1001 or equivalent may seek instructor’s approval for enrolling in the course
- Common Core Course
* HKCEE - Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination