Sonia I. Seneviratne: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2021

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
E-mail	sonia.seneviratne@ethz.ch
Department	Environmental Systems Science
Relationship	Full Professor

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
651-2915-00L	Seminar in Hydrology	0 credits	1S	P. Burlando, J. W. Kirchner, S. Löw, C. Schär, M. Schirmer, S. I. Seneviratne, M. Stähli, C. H. Stamm, University lecturers
Abstract
Learning objective
651-4095-01L	Colloquium Atmosphere and Climate 1	1 credit	1K	H. Joos, H. Wernli, D. N. Bresch, D. Domeisen, N. Gruber, R. Knutti, U. Lohmann, T. Peter, 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.
651-4095-02L	Colloquium Atmosphere and Climate 2	1 credit	1K	H. Joos, H. Wernli, D. N. Bresch, D. Domeisen, N. Gruber, R. Knutti, U. Lohmann, T. Peter, 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.
651-4095-03L	Colloquium Atmosphere and Climate 3	1 credit	1K	H. Joos, H. Wernli, D. N. Bresch, D. Domeisen, N. Gruber, R. Knutti, U. Lohmann, T. Peter, 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.
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. Priority is given to the target groups: - Master Environmental Science, - Master Atmospheric and Climate Science and - PhD D-USYS until September 20th,2021. Waiting list will be deleted September 27th, 2021.	3 credits	2G	S. I. Seneviratne, R. Padrón Flasher
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/lerneinheitPre.do?lerneinheitId=112225&semkez=2017S&lang=en and/or Climate systems -> http://www.vvz.ethz.ch/Vorlesungsverzeichnis/lerneinheitPre.do?lerneinheitId=112972&semkez=2017S&lang=en