Environmental Physics

About this programme

OBS! This course has been retired by KTH. You have till end of 2026 to complete it. This e-course covers atmospheric and geo-physics, carbon cycle, nuclear and renewable energy, Green-house effect, among other topics. The emphasis is on understanding the relevant physical principles for solving practical problems. The course follows the textbook "Environmental Physics, Sustainable Energy and Climate Change", by E. Boeker and R. van Grondelle, Wiley 2011 (3rd edition). The textbook is avalable as e-text (English) for free for enrolled students (via KTHBib). A brief compendium based on an earlier edition of the book and a set of practice problems with solutions are available within the on-line examination system as additional study material. The textbook, study materials and exams are in English; course administration, teacher communication - in English or Swedish. The contents and grading are subdivided into 3 Parts (TEN1,2,3). Each Part gives 3hp and is examined via 3 tests/chapters. The entire course credit of 9hp consist of the sum of the points from the three Parts. All details are in the on-line examination system after enrollment. Study and examination entirely online, no physical presence required at any time during the course. Course application is exclusively via www.antagning.se - no applications can be accepted by KTH directly. Those admitted by antagning.se (or placed in reserve) will be email-notified by KTH on how to self-register a study account and enroll in the course.