701-1251-00L  Land-Climate Dynamics

SemesterAutumn Semester 2021
LecturersS. I. Seneviratne, R. Padrón Flasher
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentNumber 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.


AbstractThe 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 objectiveThe students can understand the role of land processes and associated feedbacks in the climate system.
Lecture notesPowerpoint slides will be made available
Prerequisites / NoticePrerequisites: Introductory lectures in atmospheric and climate science
Atmospheric physics -> Link
and/or
Climate systems -> Link