Sonia I. Seneviratne: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2019 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Sonia I. Seneviratne |
| Field | Land Climate Dynamics |
| Address | Institut für Atmosphäre und Klima ETH Zürich, CHN L 12.1 Universitätstrasse 16 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 80 76 |
| sonia.seneviratne@ethz.ch | |
| Department | Environmental Systems Science |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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| 651-2915-00L | Seminar in Hydrology | 0 credits | 1S | P. Burlando, J. W. Kirchner, S. Löw, D. Or, C. Schär, M. Schirmer, S. I. Seneviratne, M. Stähli, C. H. Stamm, University lecturers | |
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| 651-4095-01L | Colloquium Atmosphere and Climate 1  | 1 credit | 1K | H. Joos, C. Schär, D. N. Bresch, D. Domeisen, E. Fischer, N. Gruber, R. Knutti, U. Lohmann, T. Peter, S. I. Seneviratne, H. Wernli, 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. | ||||
| 651-4095-02L | Colloquium Atmosphere and Climate 2 | 1 credit | 1K | H. Joos, C. Schär, D. N. Bresch, D. Domeisen, E. Fischer, N. Gruber, R. Knutti, U. Lohmann, T. Peter, S. I. Seneviratne, H. Wernli, 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. | ||||
| 651-4095-03L | Colloquium Atmosphere and Climate 3 | 1 credit | 1K | H. Joos, C. Schär, D. N. Bresch, D. Domeisen, E. Fischer, N. Gruber, R. Knutti, U. Lohmann, T. Peter, S. I. Seneviratne, H. Wernli, 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. | ||||
| 701-0412-AAL | Climate Systems 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 | S. I. Seneviratne | |
| Abstract | Introduction of the most important components of the climate systems and their interactions. | ||||
| Learning objective | Students have a basic understanding of the global energy balance, radiation budget, boundary, layer, atmosphere, ocean, biosphere, land-surface coupling, cryosphere, carbon cycle, climate variability, climate of the past and anthropogenic climate change, and they are able to apply this to solve simple quantitative problems and answer qualitative questions. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Copies of the slides are provided in electronic form. | ||||
| Literature | A comprehensive list of references is provided in the class. Two books are particularly recommended: - Hartmann, D., 1994: Global Physical Climatology. Academic Press, London, 411 pp. - Peixoto, J.P. and A.H. Oort, 1992: Physics of Climate. American Institute of Physics, New York, 520 pp. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Teaching: Reto Knutti, several keynotes to special topics by other professors Course taught in german, slides in english | ||||
| 701-1251-00L | Land-Climate Dynamics  Number of participants limited to 36. | 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) in the climate system. The course consists of 2 contact hours per week, including lectures, group projects and computer exercises. | ||||
| Learning objective | The students can understand the role of land processes and associated feedbacks in 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/lerneinheit.view?lerneinheitId=132163&semkez=2019W&ansicht=KATALOGDATEN&lang=en and/or Climate systems -> http://www.vvz.ethz.ch/Vorlesungsverzeichnis/lerneinheit.view?lerneinheitId=136119&semkez=2020S&ansicht=KATALOGDATEN&lang=en | ||||