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Course Catalog 01/02


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PÄN054 Environment 15.0 ECTS credits

TIMEPERIOD:
Q1

LANGUAGE:Swedish

EXAMINER



PREREQUISITES
Applicants must have completed the course PÄN042.

COURSE AIM
The aims of the course are that the students acquire
- knowledge of molecular biological and physiological conditions of the development of life on earth
- knowledge of thermochemistry, electrochemistry and environmental chemistry
- knowledge of the concepts of energy, energy production and its environmental consequences
- such knowledge and values that lead to respect for everything that has life and understanding of how man influence the environment

CONTENTS
Photosynthesis
The physiology of plants, animals and humans
Genetics, genetic engineering and ethics
Species studies (plants and animals)
Thermochemistry, electrochemistry and their application
Environmental chemistry
The concept of energy and energy production

TEACHING
By the end of the fourth semester, there will be an introduction to species studies that will include excursions - among other things bird-watching.
Lessons and lectures integrated with laboratory work and excursions. Compulsory attendance applies to all laboratory work and excursions.

EXAMINATION

COURSE GRADE SCALE: Fail, Pass.

ITEMS/CREDITS
Physics: exam, lab work & oral presentations 3.00ECTS
Chemistry: exam, lab work & oral presentations 6.00ECTS
Biology: exam, hand-in assignments & oral presentations 6.00ECTS

COURSE LITERATURE
Litteratur fastställs i samråd med examinator

REMARKS


Valid for the academic year 01/02.

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