Christoph Schär: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2023 |
| Name | Prof. em. Dr. Christoph Schär |
| Field | Climate and Water Cycle |
| Address | Institut für Atmosphäre und Klima ETH Zürich, CHN M 12.2 Universitätstrasse 16 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 81 99 |
| schaer@env.ethz.ch | |
| URL | http://www.iac.ethz.ch/people/schaer/ |
| Department | Environmental Systems Science |
| Relationship | Professor emeritus |
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| 401-5930-00L | Seminar in Physics of the Atmosphere for CSE  | 4 credits | 2S | H. Joos, C. Schär | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The process of writing a scientific proposal is introduced and the essential elements, including the peer review process, are outlined and class exercises train scientific writing skills. Knowledge exchange between class participants is promoted through the preparation of a master thesis proposal and evaluation of each other's work. An introduction to presentation skills is provided. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | - scientific writing - introduction to peer review process - correction / feedback to the proposals of other participants - presentation skills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | n this seminar, the process of writing a scientific proposal is introduced. The essential elements of a proposal, including the peer review process, are outlined and class exercises train scientific writing skills. Knowledge exchange between class participants is promoted through the preparation of a master thesis proposal and evaluation of each other's work. Furthermore, an introduction to presentation skills is provided. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | In this seminar it is mandatory to write a proposal about an upcoming MSc thesis or semester project. If no such project is planned, this Seminar cannot be taken. Please contact the lecturers (hanna.joos@env.ethz.ch) on time if you plan to take this seminar. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 651-4095-01L | Colloquium Atmosphere and Climate 1  | 1 credit | 1K | H. Joos, H. Wernli, D. N. Bresch, D. Domeisen, N. Gruber, R. Jnglin Wills, R. Knutti, U. Lohmann, C. Mohr, C. Schär, S. Schemm, S. I. Seneviratne, M. Wild | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The colloquium is a series of scientific talks by prominent invited speakers assembling interested students and researchers from around Zürich. Students take part of the scientific discussions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The students are exposed to different atmospheric science topics and learn how to take part in scientific discussions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 651-4095-02L | Colloquium Atmosphere and Climate 2 | 1 credit | 1K | H. Joos, H. Wernli, D. N. Bresch, D. Domeisen, N. Gruber, R. Jnglin Wills, R. Knutti, U. Lohmann, C. Mohr, C. Schär, S. Schemm, S. I. Seneviratne, M. Wild | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The colloquium is a series of scientific talks by prominent invited speakers assembling interested students and researchers from around Zürich. Students take part of the scientific discussions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The students are exposed to different atmospheric science topics and learn how to take part in scientific discussions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 651-4095-03L | Colloquium Atmosphere and Climate 3 | 1 credit | 1K | H. Joos, H. Wernli, D. N. Bresch, D. Domeisen, N. Gruber, R. Jnglin Wills, R. Knutti, U. Lohmann, C. Mohr, C. Schär, S. Schemm, S. I. Seneviratne, M. Wild | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The colloquium is a series of scientific talks by prominent invited speakers assembling interested students and researchers from around Zürich. Students take part of the scientific discussions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The students are exposed to different atmospheric science topics and learn how to take part in scientific discussions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 701-0461-AAL | Numerical Methods in Environmental Physics Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 3 credits | 6R | C. Schär | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This lecture conveys the mathematical basis necessary for the development and application of numerical models in the field of Environmental Science. The lecture material includes an introduction into numerical techniques for solving ordinary and partial differential equations, as well as exercises aimed at the realization of simple models using the computer language Python. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Ability to develop simple numerical schemes and to implement these schemes using the programming language Python. Ability to critically use more complex numerical models. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Classification of numerical problems, introduction to finite-difference methods, linear and nonlinear tranport equation, time integration schemes, non-linearity, conservative numerical techniques, overview of other methods. Examples and exercises from a diverse cross-section of Environmental Science. Three exercises, each two hours in length, are integrated into the lecture. The implementation language is Python (previous experience not necessary, a Phython introduction is provided). Example programs and graphics tools are supplied. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | List of literature is provided. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 701-0461-00L | Numerical Methods in Environmental Physics | 3 credits | 2G | C. Schär, C. Zeman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This lecture conveys the mathematical basis necessary for the development and application of numerical models in the field of Environmental Science. The lecture material includes an introduction into numerical techniques for solving ordinary and partial differential equations, as well as exercises aimed at the realization of simple models using the computer language Python. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Ability to develop simple numerical schemes and to implement these schemes using the programming language Python. Ability to critically assess and use more complex numerical models. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Classification of numerical problems, introduction to finite-difference methods, linear and nonlinear tranport equation, time integration schemes, non-linearity, conservative numerical techniques, overview of other methods. Examples and exercises from a diverse cross-section of Environmental Science. Three exercises, each two hours in length, are integrated into the lecture. The implementation language is Python (previous experience not necessary, a Phython introduction is provided). Example programs and graphics tools are supplied. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Per Web auf http://www.iac.ethz.ch/edu/courses/bachelor/vertiefung/numerical-methods-in-environmental-physics.html | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | List of literature is provided. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 701-1257-00L | European Climate Change | 3 credits | 2G | C. Schär, J. Rajczak, S. C. Scherrer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The lecture provides an overview of climate change in Europe, from a physical and atmospheric science perspective. It covers the following topics: • observational datasets, observation and detection of climate change; • underlying physical processes and feedbacks; • numerical and statistical approaches; • currently available projections. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | At the end of this course, participants should: • understand the key physical processes shaping climate change in Europe; • know about the methodologies used in climate change studies, encompassing observational, numerical, as well as statistical approaches; • be familiar with relevant observational and modeling data sets; • be able to tackle simple climate change questions using available data sets. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Contents: • global context • observational data sets, analysis of climate trends and climate variability in Europe • global and regional climate modeling • statistical downscaling • key aspects of European climate change: intensification of the water cycle, Polar and Mediterranean amplification, changes in extreme events, changes in hydrology and snow cover, topographic effects • projections of European and Alpine climate change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Slides and lecture notes will be made available at http://www.iac.ethz.ch/edu/courses/master/electives/european-climate-change.html | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Participants should have a background in natural sciences, and have attended introductory lectures in atmospheric sciences or meteorology. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||