701-0023-00L Atmosphere
Semester | Autumn Semester 2023 |
Lecturers | 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 |
| 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. |
Learning 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) | |
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In examination block for | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Earth and Climate Sciences 2016; Version 25.02.2020 (Examination Block 1) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Sciences 2016; Version 29.09.2023 (Examination Block 2) |
ECTS credits | 3 credits |
Examiners | 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 | Die Prüfung wird auf begründete Anfrage (zum Zeitpunkt der Prüfungsanmeldung) auch auf Englisch angeboten. Upon request (to be placed with the exam registration) the exam is offered in English. |
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
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |