Module

Voraussetzungen

Inhalte

In the lecture physics of atmosphere and its interaction with other spheres are addressed, such as: · The Earth system components and their interactions · Physical properties and variables of the atmosphere · Forces in the atmosphere · Water, clouds and precipitation · Radiation principles and greenhouse effect · Atmospheric dynamics · Atmospheric phenomena and mechanisms · Methods for weather forecast and climate projections In the exercise the knowledge gained in the lecture will be applied in form of weekly exercises. The solutions will be presented by the students and discussed. The exercise solutions need to be prepared by the students in form of self organized studies. In the exercise the knowledge gained in the lecture will be applied in form of weekly exercises, which will be presented by the students and discussed. The exercises need to be solved by the students in form of self organized studies.

Lernziele

The module trains basic knowledge and understanding of the physics of the atmosphere, of fundamental mechanisms within the Earth's system and exchange processes between the spheres. Students acquire knowledge of fundamental principles of physics and dynamics of the atmosphere on time scales of weather and climate and on local to global space scales. They get the competences to comprehend and evaluate basic questions and problems in the context of climate change.

Prüfungsleistung

• Presentation of solution of one exercise, 20 min. (15%) • Written solution of 2 exercise sheets (35%) on first and second part of the module • Written examination on 3rd part of the module, 45 min. (50%)