Sebastian Schemm: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2023 |
Name | Prof. Dr. Sebastian Schemm |
Field | Atmospheric Circulation |
Address | Institut für Atmosphäre und Klima ETH Zürich, CHN M 16.2 Universitätstrasse 16 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
Telephone | +41 44 632 75 66 |
sebastian.schemm@env.ethz.ch | |
URL | https://iac.ethz.ch/group/atmospheric-circulation.html |
Department | Environmental Systems Science |
Relationship | Assistant Professor |
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061-0101-00L | Climate / Water / Soil | 2 credits | 3G | H. Joos, R. Kretzschmar, R. Weingartner, A. Carminati, S. Dötterl, M. G. Fellin, A. Frossard, T. Galí-Izard, N. Gruber, V. Picotti, S. Schemm, J. Schwaab, C. Steger, H. Wernli | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract | Lectures, exercises and excursions serve as an introduction to atmospheric sciences, soil science and hydrology. Students gain a broad vision of the cutting edge topics that are being researched and studied at the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH, Eawag, WSL a.o. This will be the base for a future dialog between the field of landscape architecture and the field of sciences. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning objective | Students acquire basic knowledge in atmospheric sciences, hydrology and soil science: - Understanding basic chemical and physical processes in the atmosphere that influence weather and climate - Fundamentals about the classification of soils, soil-forming processes, physical and chemical soil properties, soil biology and ecology, soil degradation and protection - Knowledge of water balance, principles of integral water management and climatic factors in the field of hydrology Students develop an understanding of the relevance of these topics in the field of landscape architecture. Temporal and physical scale, research methods, units of measurement, lexicon, modes of representation and critical literature form the framework for the joint discourse. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Content | The course unit consists of the three courses "Climate", "Soil" and "Water", which are organized in modules. Module 1 “Climate”, 25.–28.09.2023 - Atmospheric dynamics: weather conditions, precipitation formation, weather forecast - Carbon Cycle: atmospheric CO2 concentrations and its interaction with the physical climate system - Land-climate dynamics: interaction between the land surface and the climate system - Hydrology and water cycle: extreme precipitation, influence of climate change on the cryosphere - Introduction to geology: formation of rocks, geologic times, structural geology Module 2 “Soil”, 2.10.–5.10.23 - Introduction to soils: definition, function, formation, classification and mapping - Soil physics: soil texture, soil structure, soil water potentials, hydraulic conductivity - Soil chemistry and fertility: clay minerals and oxides, cation exange capacity, soil pH, essential plant nutrients - Soil biology and ecology: soil fauna and microflora, fungi, bacteria, food web, organic matter - Soil degradation and threats to soil resources: erosion, compactation, sealing, contamination, salinization Module 3 “Water”, 09.10.–12.10.2023 Basics: - Water supply: water balance, groundwater, water quality (water protection) - River restoration - Flooding, evapotranspiration/cooling of landscapes - Hydropower (everything is managed - lake levels, water flows, pumping) - hydrology in the anthropocene - Water management and storage | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lecture notes | Course material will be provided. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Literature | The course material includes a reading list. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prerequisites / Notice | The courses "Climate", "Water" and "Soil" are organized with the Fundamental Studio I as joint one-week modules. The weekly schedules will be provided with the course materials. Module 1 "Climate", 25.–28.09.2023 Module 2 "Soil", 2.10.–5.10.23 Module 3 "Water", 09.10.–12.10.2023 - The courses are held in English - The written session examination covers all three courses "Climate", "Soil" and "Water". | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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701-0071-00L | Mathematics III: Systems Analysis | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | C. Brunner, R. Knutti, S. Schemm, H. Wernli | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abstract | The objective of the systems analysis course is to deepen and illustrate the mathematical concepts on the basis of a series of very concrete examples. Topics covered include: linear box models with one or several variables, non-linear box models with one or several variables, time-discrete models, and continuous models in time and space. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning objective | Learning and applying of concepts (models) and quantitative methods to address concrete problems of environmental relevance. Understanding and applying the systems-analytic approach, i.e., Recognizing the core of the problem - simplification - quantitative approach - prediction. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Content | https://iac.ethz.ch/edu/courses/bachelor/vorbereitung/systemanalyse.html | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lecture notes | Overhead slides will be made available through the course website. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Literature | Imboden, D.S. and S. Pfenninger (2013) Introduction to Systems Analysis: Mathematically Modeling Natural Systems. Berlin Heidelberg: Springer Verlag. http://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-3-642-30639-6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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