Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2015

Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
Environmental Sciences Master
Major in Atmosphere and Climate
Prerequisites
701-0412-00L	Climate Systems	W	3 credits	2G	R. Knutti
Abstract	This course introduces the most important physical components of the climate system and their interactions. The mechanisms of anthropogenic climate change are analysed against the background of climate history and variability. Those completing the course will be in a position to identify and explain simple problems in the area of climate systems.
Learning objective	Students are able - to describe the most important physical components of the global climate system and sketch their interactions - to explain the mechanisms of anthropogenic climate change - to identify and explain simple problems in the area of climate systems
Lecture notes	Copies of the slides are provided in electronic form.
Literature	A comprehensive list of references is provided in the class. Two books are particularly recommended: - Hartmann, D., 1994: Global Physical Climatology. Academic Press, London, 411 pp. - Peixoto, J.P. and A.H. Oort, 1992: Physics of Climate. American Institute of Physics, New York, 520 pp.
Prerequisites / Notice	Teaching: Reto Knutti, several keynotes to special topics by other professors Course taught in german, slides in english

Weather Systems and Atmospheric Dynamics
Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
701-1216-00L	Numerical Modelling of Weather and Climate	W	4 credits	3G	C. Schär, U. Lohmann
Abstract	The guiding principle of this lecture is that students can understand how weather and climate models are formulated from the governing physical principles and how they are used for climate and weather prediction purposes.
Learning objective	The guiding principle of this lecture is that students can understand how weather and climate models are formulated from the governing physical principles and how they are used for climate and weather prediction purposes.
Content	The course provides an introduction into the following themes: numerical methods (finite differences and spectral methods); adiabatic formulation of atmospheric models (vertical coordinates, hydrostatic approximation); parameterization of physical processes (e.g. clouds, convection, boundary layer, radiation); atmospheric data assimilation and weather prediction; predictability (chaos-theory, ensemble methods); climate models (coupled atmospheric, oceanic and biogeochemical models); climate prediction. Hands-on experience with simple models will be acquired in the tutorials.
Lecture notes	Slides and lecture notes will be made available at Link
Literature	List of literature will be provided.
Prerequisites / Notice	Prerequisites: to follow this course, you need some basic background in numerical methods (e.g., "Numerische Methoden in der Umweltphysik", 701-0461-00L)
701-1224-00L	Mesoscale Atmospheric Systems - Observation and Modelling	W	2 credits	2V	H. Wernli, S. Pfahl
Abstract	Mesoscale meteorology focusing on processes relevant for the evolution of precipitation systems. Discussion of empirical and mathematical-physical models for, e.g., fronts and convective storms. Consideration of oceanic evaporation, transport and the associated physics of stable water isotopes. Introduction to weather radar being the widespread instrument for observing mesoscale precipitation.
Learning objective	Basic concepts of observational and theoretical mesoscale meteorology, including precipitation measurements and radar. Knowledge about the interpretation of radar images. Understanding of processes leading to the formation of fronts and convective storms, and basic knowledge on ocean evaporation and the physics of stable water isotopes.
701-1226-00L	Inter-Annual Phenomena and Their Prediction Does not take place this semester.	W	2 credits	2G	C. Appenzeller
Abstract	This course gives an overview of the current ability to understand and predict short term climate variability in the tropical and extra tropical region.
Learning objective	Students will acquire an understanding of the key processes involved and will acquire expertise in analyzing and predicting short-term climate variability.
Content	The course covers following topics: A brief review of the relevant components of the climate system, the statistical concepts used in climate analysis studies (e.g. correlation analysis, teleconnection maps, EOF analysis), the role of ocean-atmosphere feedback processes in intra- and interseasonal climate variability in the tropical region (e.g. ENSO, MJO) and in the extra-tropical region (e.g. Blocking, NAO, PNA), the concepts of weather and climate regimes, different prediction methods for short term climate variability (statistical methods, ensemble prediction methods, coupled ocean atmosphere models), probabilistic verification methods, predictability studies, examples of end user applications (e.g. seasonal forecasts) and the role of inter-annual and decadal climate variability in the current climate change debate.
Lecture notes	A pdf version of the slides shown will be provided.
Literature	References are given during the lecture.
701-1228-00L	Cloud Dynamics: Hurricanes	W	4 credits	3G	U. Lohmann
Abstract	Hurricanes are among the most destructive elements in Atmospheric science. This lecture will discuss the requirements for their formation, longevity, damage potential and their relationship to global warming. It also distinguishes hurricanes from thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Learning objective	At the end of this course students will be able to evaluate different tropical cyclone modification ideas, predict how tropical cyclones change in a warmer climate based on their physics and distinguish them from extratropical storms.
Lecture notes	Slides will be made available
Literature	Houze, R. A., Cloud Dynamics, Academic Press, 1993 Lin, Y.-L., Mesoscale Dynamics, Cambridge Univ. Press, 2010 A literature list can be found here: http://www.iac.ethz.ch/edu/courses/master/modules/cloud_dynamics
Prerequisites / Notice	At least one introductory lecture in Atmospheric Science or Instructor's consent.
651-2124-00L	Atmospheric General Circulation Dynamics	W	4 credits	2V + 1U	T. Schneider
Abstract	Understanding the fluid dynamics of the general circulation of the atmosphere is fundamental for understanding how climate is maintained and how it may vary. This course provides an intensive introduction to the principles governing the atmospheric general circulation, reaching from classical models to currently unsolved problems.
Learning objective	Understanding of the global-scale fluid dynamics of planetary atmospheres.
Content	Introduction to the global-scale fluid dynamics of the atmosphere, beginning with an analysis of classical models of instabilities in atmospheric flows and leading to currently unsolved problems. Topics include Rossby waves and barotropic instability; the quasigeostrophic two-layer model and baroclinic instability; conservation laws for wave quantities and wave-mean flow interaction theory; turbulent fluxes of heat and momentum; geostrophic turbulence; genesis of zonal jets. The course focuses on Earth's atmosphere but treats the circulation of Earth's atmosphere as part of a continuum of possible planetary circulations.

Climate Processes and Feedbacks
Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
701-1216-00L	Numerical Modelling of Weather and Climate	W	4 credits	3G	C. Schär, U. Lohmann
Abstract	The guiding principle of this lecture is that students can understand how weather and climate models are formulated from the governing physical principles and how they are used for climate and weather prediction purposes.
Learning objective	The guiding principle of this lecture is that students can understand how weather and climate models are formulated from the governing physical principles and how they are used for climate and weather prediction purposes.
Content	The course provides an introduction into the following themes: numerical methods (finite differences and spectral methods); adiabatic formulation of atmospheric models (vertical coordinates, hydrostatic approximation); parameterization of physical processes (e.g. clouds, convection, boundary layer, radiation); atmospheric data assimilation and weather prediction; predictability (chaos-theory, ensemble methods); climate models (coupled atmospheric, oceanic and biogeochemical models); climate prediction. Hands-on experience with simple models will be acquired in the tutorials.
Lecture notes	Slides and lecture notes will be made available at Link
Literature	List of literature will be provided.
Prerequisites / Notice	Prerequisites: to follow this course, you need some basic background in numerical methods (e.g., "Numerische Methoden in der Umweltphysik", 701-0461-00L)
701-1232-00L	Radiation and Climate Change	W	3 credits	2G	M. Wild
Abstract	This lecture focuses on the prominent role of radiation in the energy balance of the Earth and in the context of past and future climate change.
Learning objective	The aim of this course is to develop a thorough understanding of the fundamental role of radiation in the context of climate change.
Content	The course will cover the following topics: Basic radiation laws; sun-earth relations; the sun as driver of climate change (faint sun paradox, Milankovic ice age theory, solar cycles); radiative forcings in the atmosphere: aerosol, water vapour, clouds; radiation balance of the Earth (satellite and surface observations, modeling approaches); anthropogenic perturbation of the Earth radiation balance: greenhouse gases and enhanced greenhouse effect, air pollution and global dimming; radiation-induced feedbacks in the climate system (water vapour feedback, snow albedo feedback); climate model scenarios under various radiative forcings.
Lecture notes	Slides will be made available, lecture notes for part of the course
Literature	As announced in the course
701-1252-00L	Climate Change Uncertainty and Risk: From Probabilistic Forecasts to Economics of Climate Adaptation	W	3 credits	2V + 1U	R. Knutti, D. N. Bresch
Abstract	The course introduces the concepts of predictability, probability, uncertainty and probabilistic risk modelling and their application to climate modeling and the economics of climate adaptation.
Learning objective	Students will acquire knowledge in uncertainty and risk quantification (probabilistic modelling) and an understanding of the economics of climate adaptation. They will become able to construct their own uncertainty and risk assessment models (MATLAB), hence basic understanding of scientific programming forms a prerequisite of the course.
Content	The first part of the course covers methods to quantify uncertainty in detecting and attributing human influence on climate change and to generate probabilistic climate change projections on global to regional scales. Model evaluation, calibration and structural error are discussed. In the second part, quantification of risks associated with local climate impacts and the economics of different baskets of climate adaptation options are assessed – leading to informed decisions to optimally allocate resources. Such pre-emptive risk management allows evaluating a mix of prevention, preparation, response, recovery, and (financial) risk transfer actions, resulting in an optimal balance of public and private contributions to risk management, aiming at a more resilient society. The course provides an introduction to the following themes: 1) basics of probabilistic modelling and quantification of uncertainty from global climate change to local impacts of extreme events 2) methods to optimize and constrain model parameters using observations 3) risk management from identification (perception) and understanding (assessment, modelling) to actions (prevention, preparation, response, recovery, risk transfer) 4) basics of economic evaluation, economic decision making in the presence of climate risks and pre-emptive risk management to optimally allocate resources
Lecture notes	Powerpoint slides will be made available
Literature	-
Prerequisites / Notice	Hands-on experience with probabilistic climate models and risk models will be acquired in the tutorials; hence basic understanding of scientific programming forms a prerequisite of the course. Basic understanding of the climate system, e.g. as covered in the course 'Klimasysteme' is required. Examination: graded tutorials during the semester (benotete Semesterleistung)

Atmospheric Composition and Cycles
Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
701-1234-00L	Tropospheric Chemistry	W	3 credits	2G	A. Prévôt, F. Dentener
Abstract	The course gives an overview tropospheric chemistry, which is based on laboratory studies, measurements and numerical modelling. The topics include aerosol, photochemistry, emissions and depositions. The lecture covers urban-regional-to-global scale issues, as well as fundamentals of the atmospheric nitrogen, sulfur and CH4 cycles and their contributions to aerosol and oxidant formation.
Learning objective	Based on the presented material the students are expected to understand the most relevant processes responsible for the anthropogenic disturbances of tropospheric chemical composition. The competence of synthesis of knowledge will be improved by student's presentations. These presentations relate to a particular actual problem selected by the canidates.
Content	Starting from the knowledge acquired in lecture 701-0471, the course provides a more profound view on the the chemical and dynamical process governing the composition and impacts of air pollutant like aerosol and ozone, at the earth's surface and the free troposphere. Specific topics are offered are: laboratory and ambient measurements in polluted and pristine regions, the determination of emissions of a variety of components, numerical modelling across scales, regional air pollution - aerosol, and photooxidatant in relation to precursor emissions, impacts (health, vegetation, climate), the global cycles of tropospheric ozone, CH4, sulfur and nitrogen components.
Lecture notes	Lecture presentations are available for download.
Literature	D. Jacob, Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry http://acmg.seas.harvard.edu/publications/jacobbook Mark Z. Jacobson: Fundamentals of Atmospheric Modelling, Cambridge University Press John Seinfeld and Spyros Pandis, Atmosperic Chemistry and Physics, from air pollution to Climate Change, Wiley, 2006.
Prerequisites / Notice	The basics in physical chemsitry are required and an overview equivalent to the bachelor course in atmospheric chemsitry (lecture 701-0471-01) is expected.
701-1238-00L	Advanced Field and Lab Studies in Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Does not take place this semester. Limited number of participants.	W	3 credits	2P	U. Krieger
Abstract	In the course 701-0460-00 P we offer the opportunity to carry out atmospheric physical and chemical experiments. The present course will be held in connection with this practical course. An individual assignment of a specific topic will be made for interested students who can acquire knowledge in experimental, instrumental, or numerical aspects of atmospheric chemistry.
Learning objective	In the course 701-0460-00 P, Practical training in atmosphere and climate, we offer the opportunity to carry out atmospheric physical and chemical experiments. The present course will be held in connection with this practical course. An individual assignment of a specific topic will be made for interested students who can acquire knowledge in experimental, instrumental, numerical or theoretical aspects of atmospheric chemistry. This course is addressed to students who have not attended the practical course 701-0460-00 P during their Bachelor studies, but want to gain knowledge in field work connected to atmospheric chemistry. The specific topic to work on may be chosen based on individual interests and resources available.
Prerequisites / Notice	It is mandatory for interested students to contact the instructor before the term starts, so that individual assignments can be made/planned for. The maximum number of participants for this course will be limited depending on resources available.
701-1317-00L	Global Biogeochemical Cycles and Climate	W	3 credits	3G	N. Gruber, M. Vogt
Abstract	The human-induced emissions of carbon dioxide has led to atmospheric CO2 concentrations that Earth likely has no’t seen for the last 30 million years. This course aims to investigate and understand the impact of humans on Earth's biogeochemical cycles with a focus on the carbon cycle and its interaction with the physical climate system for the past, the present, and the future.
Learning objective	This course aims to investigate the nature of the interaction between biogeochemical cycles on land and in the ocean with climate and how this interaction has evolved over time and will change in the future. Students are expected to participate actively in the course, which includes the critical reading of the pertinent literature and class presentations.
Content	Topics discussed include: The anthropogenic perturbation of the global carbon cycle and climate. Response of land and oceanic ecosystems to past and future global changes; Interactions between biogeochemical cycles on land and in the ocean; Biogeochemical processes controlling carbon dioxide and oxygen in the ocean and atmosphere on time-scales from a few years to a few hundred thousand years.
Lecture notes	Sarmiento & Gruber (2006), Ocean Biogeochemical Dynamics, Princeton University Press. Additional handouts will be provided as needed. see website: http://www.up.ethz.ch/education/biogeochem_cycles
Literature	Sarmiento & Gruber (2006), Ocean Biogeochemical Dynamics, Princeton University Press, 526pp. MacKenzie, F. T. (1999), Global biogeochemical cycles and the physical climate system, Global Change Instruction Program, UCAR, Boulder, CO, 69pp. W. H. Schlesinger (1997), Biogeochemistry: An Analysis of Global Change, Academic Press. Original literature.

Climate History and Paleoclimatology
Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
701-1317-00L	Global Biogeochemical Cycles and Climate	W	3 credits	3G	N. Gruber, M. Vogt
Abstract	The human-induced emissions of carbon dioxide has led to atmospheric CO2 concentrations that Earth likely has no’t seen for the last 30 million years. This course aims to investigate and understand the impact of humans on Earth's biogeochemical cycles with a focus on the carbon cycle and its interaction with the physical climate system for the past, the present, and the future.
Learning objective	This course aims to investigate the nature of the interaction between biogeochemical cycles on land and in the ocean with climate and how this interaction has evolved over time and will change in the future. Students are expected to participate actively in the course, which includes the critical reading of the pertinent literature and class presentations.
Content	Topics discussed include: The anthropogenic perturbation of the global carbon cycle and climate. Response of land and oceanic ecosystems to past and future global changes; Interactions between biogeochemical cycles on land and in the ocean; Biogeochemical processes controlling carbon dioxide and oxygen in the ocean and atmosphere on time-scales from a few years to a few hundred thousand years.
Lecture notes	Sarmiento & Gruber (2006), Ocean Biogeochemical Dynamics, Princeton University Press. Additional handouts will be provided as needed. see website: http://www.up.ethz.ch/education/biogeochem_cycles
Literature	Sarmiento & Gruber (2006), Ocean Biogeochemical Dynamics, Princeton University Press, 526pp. MacKenzie, F. T. (1999), Global biogeochemical cycles and the physical climate system, Global Change Instruction Program, UCAR, Boulder, CO, 69pp. W. H. Schlesinger (1997), Biogeochemistry: An Analysis of Global Change, Academic Press. Original literature.
651-4002-00L	Stratigraphy and Time	W	3 credits	2G	A. Gilli, P. Brack, H. Bucher, I. Hajdas, G. Haug, A. M. Hirt, S. Ivy Ochs, A. Martinez-Garcia
Abstract	Analytical methods and concepts for the construction of a geochronological framework, including processes and geological rates.
Learning objective	The course discusses methodologies for the construction of geochronological timescales, but goes beyound applied chronometry by advancing the understanding of types and rates of geological processes, the causes of contiguous and disjunct stratigraphies, placing of discrete events in temporal order.
Content	Analytical methods and concepts for the construction of a geochronological framework (Global Standard Section and Point, GSSP), including biostratigraphy, eustatic sea-level variations, radioisotopic dating, cosmogenic isotopes, stable isotope and geochemical correlation, paleomagnetic stratigraphy, and carbon isotope dating.
Lecture notes	Handouts
Literature	Doyle, P. & Bennett, M.R. Editors (1998). Unlocking the stratigraphical record-advances in modern stratigraphy, John Wiley & Sons, 532 p. (useful introduction) Ogg, J.G., Ogg, G., Gradstein, F.M. 2008. The concise geologic time scale. Cambridge University Press. 177 p. (newest geol. time scale)
Prerequisites / Notice	The course is taught by a series of specialists on the different topics.
651-4004-00L	Organic Geochemistry and the Global Carbon Cycle	W	3 credits	2G	T. I. Eglinton
Abstract	The carbon cycle connects different reservoirs of C, including life on Earth, atmospheric CO2, and economically important geological reserves of C. Much of this C is in reduced (organic) form, and is composed of complex chemical structures that reflect diverse biological activity, processes and transformations.
Learning objective	A wealth of information is held within the complex organic molecules, both in the context of the contemporary carbon cycle and its links to is other biogeochemical cycles, as well as in relation to Earth's history, the evolution of life and climate on this planet. In this course we will learn about the role of reduced forms of carbon in the global cycle, how these forms of carbon are produced, move around the planet, and become sequestered in the geological record, and how they can be used to infer biological activity and conditions on this planet in the geologic past. The course encompasses a range of spatial and temporal scales, from molecular to global, and from the contemporary environment to earliest life.
Prerequisites / Notice	This course and the lecture course "651-4044-00L Geomicrobiology and Biogeochemistry" are good preparations for the combined Field-Lab Course ("651-4044-02 P Geomicrobiology and Biogeochemistry Field Course" and "651-4044-01 P Geomicrobiology and Biogeochemistry Lab Practical"). They are not mandatory prerequisites for participating in the Field-Lab Course, however.

Hydrology and Water Cycle
Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
701-1250-00L	Hydrological Processes and Modelling Does not take place this semester.	W	3 credits	2G	M. Zappa
Abstract	Hydrological processes and modelling - Theoretical background and application
Learning objective	Objectives .. to get an overview of hydrological fundamentals relevant for modelling .. to deliver insight into the data relevant for the application of models .. to learn about the concepts of hydrological modelling .. to understand how hydrological models do operate .. to see possibilities and limitations of the application of hydrological models
Content	Topics: Precipitation, evapotranspiration, runoff and formation of runoff, storages. Modelling system PREVAH - background and application. Exercises based on the PREVAH model. Application of the PREVAH model.
Lecture notes	Lecture notes will be delivered on the first day Documentation of PREVAH cf. http://www.hydrologie.unibe.ch/PREVAH/
Literature	Viviroli D., Gurtz J., Zappa M. (2007): The Hydrological Modelling System PREVAH. Geographica Bernensia P40. Berne: Institute of Geography, University of Berne, ISBN 978-3-905835-01-0.
Prerequisites / Notice	Dates of the lectures: 20 June to 24 June, 2011 (morning and afternoon). The lecture will be held in English (or in German if all participants agrree)

Laboratory and Field Courses
Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
701-1260-00L	Climatological and Hydrological Field Work Number of participants limited to 30.	W	2.5 credits	5P	L. Gudmundsson, D. Michel, H. Mittelbach
Abstract	Practical work using selected measurement techniques in meteorology and hydrology. The course consists of field work with different measuring systems to determine turbulence, radiation, soil moisture, evapotranspiration, discharge and the atmospheric state as well as of data analysis.
Learning objective	Learning of elementary concepts and practical experience with meteorological and hydrological measuring systems as well as data analysis.
Content	Practical work using selected measurement techniques in meteorology and hydrology. The course consists of field work with different measuring systems to determine turbulence, radiation, soil moisture, evapotranspiration, discharge and the atmospheric state as well as of data analysis.
Prerequisites / Notice	The course takes place in the hydrological research catchment Rietholzbach (field work) and at ETH (data analysis) as a block course.
701-1262-00L	Atmospheric Chemistry Lab Work	W	2.5 credits	5P	C. Marcolli, U. Krieger, T. Peter
Abstract	Experiments are carried out to investigate the freezing of water droplets and ice cloud formation. Water-in-oil emulsions are prepared and cooled in a DSC (differential scanning calorimeter). The measured freezing temperatures are put in context with cloud formation in the atmosphere.
Learning objective	This practical course offers the opportunity to get to know lab work on a topic of atmospheric importance.
Content	Cirrus clouds play an important role in the radiative budget of the Earth. Due to scattering and absorption of the solar as well as terrestrial radiation the cirrus cloud cover may influence significantly the Earth climate. How the cirrus clouds exactly form, is still unknown. Ice particles in cirrus clouds may form by homogeneous ice nucleation from liquid aerosols or via heterogeneous ice nucleation on solid ice nuclei (IN). The dihydrate of oxalic acid (OAD) acts as a heterogeneous ice nucleus, with an increase in freezing temperature between 2 and 5K depending on solution composition. In several field campaigns, oxalic acid enriched particles have been detected in the upper troposphere with single particle aerosol mass spectrometry. Simulations with a microphysical box model indicate that the presence of OAD may reduce the ice particle number density in cirrus clouds by up to ~50% when compared to exclusively homogeneous cirrus formation without OAD. The goal of this atmospheric chemistry lab work is to expand the knowledge about the influence of oxalic acid in different aqueous solution systems for the heterogeneous ice nucleation process. Experiments of emulsified aqueous solutions containing oxalic acid will be performed with a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC, TA Instruments Q10). Water-in-oil emulsions contain a high number of micrometer-sized water droplets. Each droplet freezes independently which allows the measurement of homogeneous freezing for droplets without heterogeneous IN and heterogeneous freezing in the presence of an IN. OAD is formed in-situ in a first freezing cycle and will act as an IN in a second freezing cycle. This experiment will be performed in the presence of different solutes. In general, the presence of a solute leads to a decrease of the freezing temperature. However, also more specific interactions with oxalic acid are possible so that e.g. the formation of OAD is inhibited. In the atmospheric chemistry lab work experiments, emulsified aqueous oxalic acid solutions are prepared and investigated in the DSC during several freezing cycles. The onset of freezing is evaluated. Freezing onsets in the presence and absence of OAD are compared. This is done for pure oxalic acid solutions and oxalic acid solutions containing a second solute (e.g. another dicarboxylic acid). The quality of the emulsions is checked in an optical microscope.
Lecture notes	Hand-outs will be distributed during the course
Literature	Oxalic acid as a heterogeneous ice nucleus in the upper troposphere and its indirect aerosol effect, B. Zobrist C. Marcolli, T. Koop, B. P. Luo, D. M. Murphy, U. Lohmann, A. A. Zardini, U. K. Krieger, T. Corti, D. J. Cziczo, S. Fueglistaler, P. K. Hudson, D. S. Thomson, and T. Peter Atmos. Chem. Phys., 6, 3115–3129, 2006.
Prerequisites / Notice	This module may be attended by 8 students at most. Practical work is carried out in groups of 2, max. 3.
701-1264-00L	Atmospheric Physics Lab Work	W	2.5 credits	5P	J. Atkinson
Abstract	Experiments covering atmospheric physics, meteorology, and aeerosol physics which will be performed in the lab and partly outdoors.
Learning objective	This course delivers inisghts into various aspects of atmospheric physics. These will be acquired within individual experiments which cover the following topics: Wind and movement of air parcels, evaporation and cooling depending on wind velocity (wind chill), the analysis of particulate matter (aerosol particles), and their influence on the solar radiation that reaches the earth.
Content	Details about the course are available on the web page (cf. link).
Lecture notes	Experiment instructions can be found on the Atmospheric physics lab work web page.
Prerequisites / Notice	4 out of 5 available experiments must be carried out. The experiments are conducted in groups of two. There is an introduction/organization event at the beginning of the semester.
701-1266-00L	Weather Discussion Limited number of participants. Preference will be given to students on the masters level. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in meteorology is required for this class, students are advised to take courses 702-0473-00L and/or 701-1221-00L before attending this course.	W	2.5 credits	2P	H. Wernli
Abstract	This three-parts course includes: (i) concise units to update the students knowledge about key aspects of mid-latitude weather systems and numerical weather prediction, (ii) a concrete application of this knowledge to predict and discuss the "weather of the week", and (iii) an in-depth case study analysis, performed in small groups, of a remarkable past weather event.
Learning objective	Students will learn how to elaborate a weather prediction and to cope with uncertainties of weather (probabilistic) prediction models. They will also learn how to apply theoretical concepts from other lecture courses on atmospheric dynamics to perform a detailed case study of a specific weather event, using state-of-the-art observational and model-derived products and datasets.

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