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: Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
Finalised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 6 November 2007
Responsible department: Department of Earth Sciences

Entry requirements

120 credits and at least 35 credits in mathematics and 35 credits in physics

After the course the student shall

- know the vertical structure of the atmosphere and its chemical composition

- understand the earth's energy balance

- understand the green house effect from a physical and chemical perspective

- gained knowledge about atmospheric thermodynamic for both dry and humid air

- understand the concept "vertical stability", how it is defined and is used

- be able to describe how precipitation is created

- have gained knowledge about meteorological observations

Lectures and practical assignments

Written examination