701-1235-00L  Cloud Microphysics

SemesterSpring Semester 2019
LecturersU. Lohmann, Z. A. Kanji
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentNumber of participants limited to 8.
Priority is given to PhD students of D-USYS majoring Atmospheric and Climate Science. Open spaces are availble to Master students in Atmospheric and Climate Science & Master in Environmental Sciences.
All participants will be on the waiting list at first. Enrollment is possible until February 17th. The waiting list is active until February 19th. All students will be informed on February 20th at the latest if they can participate in the lecture.
The lecture takes place if a minimum of 5 students register for it.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
701-1235-00 VCloud Microphysics2 hrs
Wed14:15-16:00CHN D 26.2 »
U. Lohmann, Z. A. Kanji
701-1235-00 UCloud Microphysics1 hrs
Wed16:15-17:00CHN D 26.2 »
U. Lohmann, Z. A. Kanji

Catalogue data

AbstractClouds are a fascinating atmospheric phenomenon central to the hydrological cycle and the Earth`s climate. Interactions between cloud particles can result in precipitation, glaciation or evaporation of the cloud depending on its microstructure and microphysical processes.
Learning objectiveThe learning objective of this course is that students understand the formation of clouds and precipitation and can apply learned principles to interpret atmospheric observations of clouds and precipitation.
Contentsee: http://www.iac.ethz.ch/edu/courses/master/modules/cloud-microphysics.html
Lecture notesThis course will be designed as a reading course in a small group of 8 students maximum. It will be based on the textbook below. The students are expected to read chapters of this textbook prior to the class so that open issues, fascinating and/or difficult aspects can be discussed in depth.
LiteraturePao K. Wang: Physics and dynamics of clouds and precipitation, Cambridge University Press, 2012
Prerequisites / NoticeTarget group: PhD and Master students in Atmosphere and Climate

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersU. Lohmann, Z. A. Kanji
Typeend-of-semester examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionA repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive.
Additional information on mode of examinationMarks will be based on the oral exam for which a bonus of up to 1/4 a grade can be obtained from the assignments (learning task, not mandatory).

Learning materials

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Groups

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Restrictions

PlacesLimited number of places. Special selection procedure.
PriorityRegistration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group
Primary target groupAtmospheric and Climate Science MSc (661000)
Environmental Sciences MSc (736000)
Doctorate Environmental Sciences (739002)
Waiting listuntil 19.02.2019
End of registration periodRegistration only possible until 17.02.2019

Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Environmental Sciences MasterAtmospheric Composition and CyclesWInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterClimate Processes and FeedbacksWInformation