701-1251-00L Land-Climate Dynamics
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2019 |
| Lecturers | S. I. Seneviratne, E. L. Davin |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Number of participants limited to 36. |
| Abstract | The 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 objective | The students can understand the role of land processes and associated feedbacks in the climate system. |
| Lecture notes | Powerpoint slides will be made available |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: Introductory lectures in atmospheric and climate science Atmospheric physics -> Link and/or Climate systems -> Link |