Atmospheric Physics
15 credits
Syllabus, Master's level, 1ME401
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1ME401
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Earth Science A1N, Physics A1N
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 17 May 2013
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
120 credits and at least 35 credits in mathematics and 35 credits in physics
Learning outcomes
After the course the student shall be able to
- apply thermodynamics on dry and humid air
- determine if the atmosphere is stable or unstable from a vertical temperature profile
- describe how precipitation is created
- explain how motion (wind) is created in the atmosphere
- perform weather observations
Content
The content of this course will depend on the students prior knowledge in meteorology.
Instruction
Lectures, practical assignments and project work
Assessment
Two written examinations in atmospehric dynamics (7.5 credits) and atmospheric thermodynamics (5 credits), oral and written presentations of the projectwork (1.5 credits)