Entry requirements

Minst 20 poäng i vardera matematik och fysik skall vara inhämtade

Aims

To give the students an introduction to meteorology, hydrology and geophysic.

Content

Basics of the atmospheric structure. Introduction to physical mechanism, that regulate

atmospheric system. Equations of motions on different scales. Overview of weather

systems in different climate regimes and their interaction with the global circulation.

Mechanism for development of clouds and precipitation. Meteorological link to other

sciences and its importance to different activities in the society. Introduction to

numerical models used for prognostic and climate modelling. Meteorological

instruments.

Instruction

Problem based learning is used. Four cases are given and the learning is based on them. Discussions, meetings, lectures and laboratory work.

Assessment

Possible course grades are “fail”, “pass” or “pass with distinction”