701-1239-00L  Aerosols I: Physical and Chemical Principles

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Abstract	Aerosols I deals with basic physical and chemical properties of aerosol particles. The importance of aerosols in the atmosphere and in other fields is discussed.
Learning objective	Physical and chemical principles: The students... - know the processes and physical laws of aerosol dynamics. - understand the thermodynamics of phase equilibria and chemical equilibria. - know the photo-chemical formation of particulate matter from inorganic and organic precursor gases. Experimental methods: The students... - know the most important chemical and physical measurement instruments. - understand the underlying chemistry and physics. Environmental impacts: The students... - know the major sources of atmospheric aerosols, their chemical composition and key physical properties. - know the most important climate impacts of atmospheric aerosols. are aware of the health impacts of atmospheric aerosols.
Lecture notes	materiel is distributed during the lecture
Literature	- Kulkarni, P., Baron, P. A., and Willeke, K.: Aerosol Measurement - Principles, Techniques, and Applications. Wiley, Hoboken, New Jersey, 2011. - Hinds, W. C.: Aerosol Technology: Properties, Behavior, and Measurement of Airborne Particles. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1999. - Colbeck I. (ed.) Physical and Chemical Properties of Aerosols, Blackie Academic & Professional, London, 1998. - Seinfeld, J. H. and Pandis, S. N.: Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics: From Air Pollution to Climate Change. Hoboken, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2006
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Decision-making fostered Media and Digital Technologies fostered Problem-solving assessed Project Management fostered Social Competencies Communication fostered Cooperation and Teamwork fostered Customer Orientation fostered Leadership and Responsibility fostered Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered Sensitivity to Diversity fostered Negotiation fostered Personal Competencies Adaptability and Flexibility fostered Creative Thinking assessed Critical Thinking fostered Integrity and Work Ethics fostered Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered Self-direction and Self-management fostered

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Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	4 credits
Examiners	M. Gysel Beer, D. Bell, E. Weingartner
Type	session examination
Language of examination	English
Repetition	The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examination	oral 30 minutes
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Programme	Section	Type
Doctorate Environmental Systems Sciences	Atmosphere and Climate	W
Micro- and Nanosystems Master	Elective Core Courses	W
Physics Master	Selection: Environmental Physics	W
Environmental Sciences Master	Atmospheric Composition and Cycles	W