| Abstract | Basic principles of the atmosphere, physical structure and chemical composition, trace gases, atmospheric cycles, circulation, stability, radiation, condensation, clouds, oxidation capacity and ozone layer. |
| Learning objective | Students are able
- to explain the physical structure and chemical composition of the atmosphere
- to quantitatively describe and understand the fundamental physical and chemical process in the atmosphere
- to explain the interactions and feedbacks between atmosphere - ocean - land surface, troposphere - stratosphere and weather - climate.
In the course "Atmosphere", the competencies of process understanding, system understanding and data analysis & interpretation are taught, applied and examined. |
| Content | Basic principles of the atmosphere, physical structure and chemical composition, trace gases, atmospheric cycles, circulation, stability, radiation, condensation, clouds. |
| Lecture notes | Written information will be supplied. |
| Literature | - Wallace, J. M., and Hobbs, P. V. Atmospheric science: an introductory survey. 2nd ed. Amsterdam; Boston, Elsevier Academic Press, 2006.
- Gösta H. Liljequist, Allgemeine Meteorologie, Vieweg, Braunschweig, 1974. |
Competencies | | Subject-specific Competencies | Concepts and Theories | assessed | | Method-specific Competencies | Analytical Competencies | assessed | | Decision-making | fostered | | Problem-solving | assessed | | Social Competencies | Communication | fostered | | Cooperation and Teamwork | fostered | | Sensitivity to Diversity | fostered | | Personal Competencies | Creative Thinking | fostered | | Critical Thinking | fostered | | Self-awareness and Self-reflection | fostered |
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Performance assessment as a semester course