Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2019
Environmental Sciences Master  | ||||||
 Major in Atmosphere and Climate | ||||||
| Climate Processes and Feedbacks | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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| 701-1235-00L | Cloud Microphysics  Number of participants limited to 16. Priority is given to PhD students majoring in Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, and remaining open spaces will be offered to the following groups: - PhD student Environmental sciences - MSc in Atmospheric and climate science - MSc in Environmental sciences All participants will be on the waiting list at first. Enrollment is possible until September 15th. The waiting list is active until September 27th. All students will be informed on September 16th, if they can participate in the lecture. The lecture takes place if a minimum of 5 students register for it. | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | Z. A. Kanji, U. Lohmann | |
| Abstract | Clouds are a fascinating atmospheric phenomenon central to the hydrological cycle and the Earth`s climate. Interactions between cloud particles can result in precipitation, glaciation or evaporation of the cloud depending on its microstructure and microphysical processes. | |||||
| Learning objective | The learning objective of this course is that students understand the formation of clouds and precipitation and can apply learned principles to interpret atmospheric observations of clouds and precipitation. | |||||
| Content | see: http://www.iac.ethz.ch/edu/courses/master/modules/cloud-microphysics.html | |||||
| Lecture notes | This course will be designed as a reading course in 1-2 small groups of 8 students maximum. It will be based on the textbook below. The students are expected to read chapters of this textbook prior to the class so that open issues, fascinating and/or difficult aspects can be discussed in depth. | |||||
| Literature | Pao K. Wang: Physics and dynamics of clouds and precipitation, Cambridge University Press, 2012 | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Target group: Doctoral and Master students in Atmosphere and Climate | |||||
| 701-1251-00L | Land-Climate Dynamics Number of participants limited to 36. | W | 3 credits | 2G | S. I. Seneviratne, E. L. Davin | |
| 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 | |||||
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