701-1251-00L  Land-Climate Dynamics

SemesterAutumn Semester 2019
LecturersS. I. Seneviratne, E. L. Davin
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentNumber of participants limited to 36.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
701-1251-00 GLand-Climate Dynamics2 hrs
Tue13:15-15:00HG E 33.1 »
08.10.13:15-15:00HG E 19 »
15.10.13:15-15:00HG E 19 »
29.10.13:15-15:00HG E 19 »
05.11.13:15-15:00HG E 41 »
12.11.13:15-15:00HG E 41 »
19.11.13:15-15:00HG E 41 »
10.12.13:15-15:00HG E 19 »
S. I. Seneviratne, E. L. Davin

Catalogue data

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

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersE. L. Davin, S. I. Seneviratne
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 60 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationCompulsory continuous performance assessment: group work and presentation during the semester (25% of the final grade).
Written aidsKeine Hilfsmittel erlaubt.
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

Learning materials

 
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Groups

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Restrictions

Places36 at the most
Beginning of registration periodRegistration possible from 16.09.2019
PriorityRegistration for the course unit is until 27.09.2019 only possible for the primary target group
Primary target groupAtmospheric and Climate Science MSc (661000)
Environmental Sciences MSc (736000)
Waiting listuntil 04.10.2019

Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Atmospheric and Climate Science MasterClimate Processes and FeedbacksWInformation
Atmospheric and Climate Science MasterHydrology and Water CycleWInformation
Data Science MasterInterdisciplinary ElectivesWInformation
Doctoral Department of Environmental SciencesAtmosphere and ClimateWInformation
MAS in Sustainable Water ResourcesElective CoursesWInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterClimate Processes and FeedbacksWInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterHydrology and Water CycleWInformation