Edouard Léopold Davin: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2016 |
Name | Dr. Edouard Léopold Davin |
Department | Environmental Systems Science |
Relationship | Lecturer |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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701-1251-00L | Land-Climate Dynamics | 3 credits | 2G | S. I. Seneviratne, E. L. Davin | |
Abstract | The purpose of this course is to provide fundamental background on the role of land surface processes (vegetation, soil moisture dynamics, land energy and water balances) for the climate system. The course consists of 2 contact hours per week, including 2 computer exercises. | ||||
Objective | The students can understand the role of land processes and associated feedbacks for the climate system. | ||||
Lecture notes | Powerpoint slides will be made available | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: Introductory lectures in atmospheric and climate science Atmospheric physics -> http://www.vvz.ethz.ch/Vorlesungsverzeichnis/lerneinheitPre.do?lerneinheitId=61924&semkez=2009W&lang=en and/or Climate systems -> http://www.vvz.ethz.ch/Vorlesungsverzeichnis/lerneinheitPre.do?lerneinheitId=57794&semkez=2009S&lang=en |