MTKT1170 — Vật lý môi trường

Environmental Physics equips students with fundamental knowledge of physics, applying physics to explain physical factors related to the environment, analyzing causes of environmental impacts from a physics perspective, and proposing solutions to mitigate the risks of natural phenomena based on physical principles. The course helps learners enhance their knowledge and skills for appropriate personal and community responses to environmental issues. It develops skills in searching, collecting, analyzing, and presenting problems, the ability to independently advance one's expertise, as well as teamwork skills through practice with group exercises and discussion sessions.

Main contents:

Physics fundamentals: forces in nature; energy; heat; radiation; physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases; nuclear reactions and nuclear reaction energy.

Environmental fundamentals: basic concepts of the environment; components of the environment; classification of the environment; types of environmental pollution.

The origin of solar energy, the emission spectrum of the Sun, and the interaction of light with matter.

Knowledge of oscillations and mechanical waves. Applying knowledge of oscillations and mechanical waves to understand natural disasters (earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis) and their impacts on the environment.

Composition and structure of the atmosphere, the greenhouse effect, global warming, ice melting, saltwater intrusion, ENSO, and other extreme weather events.

Knowledge of sound waves and the issue of noise pollution.

Knowledge of electromagnetic waves. The influence and impact of electromagnetic waves on the environment.

Knowledge of radioactivity. Issues related to radiation risks and radioactive contamination.

Renewable energy sources (solar energy, wind energy, hydropower, bioenergy, and geothermal energy). The role of renewable energy in sustainable development.

Regulations on conditions for end-of-course examinations

The attendance score must be 5 or above (in accordance with the University's general regulations).

Attendance scoring method: see Appendix 2, rubric 1.

Regulations on class attendance

Students are responsible for attending all class sessions.

In case of absence due to force majeure, students should proactively acquire knowledge through materials provided by the lecturer and other required readings.

Regulations on classroom conduct

The course is conducted on the principle of mutual respect between students and the lecturer.

Take thorough notes and participate in answering questions.

Read assigned materials in advance.

Complete homework assignments.

Do not make noise or disturb others; do not eat during class.

Laptops, tablets, and mobile phones may only be used for note-taking and calculations related to coursework; they must not be used for any other purpose.

Regulations on major assignment submission

Students who do not submit individual/group assignments as required will receive a score of 0 (zero).

After the final deadline, one point will be deducted for each day a submission is late.

The training management system automatically evaluates the level of CLO achievement according to the University's standard algorithm. The course learning outcomes are assessed by students and the University after the end-of-course examination.