701-0023-00L Atmosphere
Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
Lecturers | H. Wernli, E. Fischer, T. Peter |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | German |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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701-0023-00 V | Atmosphäre | 2 hrs |
| H. Wernli, E. Fischer, T. Peter |
Catalogue data
Abstract | Basic principles of the atmosphere, physical structure and chemical composition, trace gases, atmospheric cycles, circulation, stability, radiation, condensation, clouds, oxidation capacity and ozone layer. |
Objective | Understanding of basic physical and chemical processes in the atmosphere. Understanding of mechanisms of and interactions between: weather - climate, atmosphere - ocean - continents, troposhere - stratosphere. Understanding of environmentally relevant structures and processes on vastly differing scales. Basis for the modelling of complex interrelations in the atmospehre. |
Content | Basic principles of the atmosphere, physical structure and chemical composition, trace gases, atmospheric cycles, circulation, stability, radiation, condensation, clouds, oxidation capacity and ozone layer. |
Lecture notes | Written information will be supplied. |
Literature | - John H. Seinfeld and Spyros N. Pandis, Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics: From Air Pollution to Climate Change, Wiley, New York, 1998. - Gösta H. Liljequist, Allgemeine Meteorologie, Vieweg, Braunschweig, 1974. |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
In examination block for | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Sciences 2011; Version 12.01.2016 (Examination Block 2) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Sciences 2016; Version 29.09.2023 (Examination Block 2) Bachelor's Programme in Earth Sciences 2010; Version 24.02.2016 (Examination Block 1) Bachelor's Programme in Earth Sciences 2016 (Examination Block 1) |
ECTS credits | 3 credits |
Examiners | H. Wernli, E. Fischer, T. Peter |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | German |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Mode of examination | written 90 minutes |
Additional information on mode of examination | Prüfung auch auf Englisch möglich |
Written aids | Keine. |
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
Learning materials
Main link | Information |
Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
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Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |