Module: Physics of the Earth System (1201-580)

This module not offered anymore!

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Volker Wulfmeyer (verantwortlich)
• Dr. Kirsten Warrach-Sagi (begleitend)

Degree Program:

• Earth System Science (Master, since 01.10.2013)
  1. Semester, compulsory
• Biobased Products and Bioenergy (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, semi-elective
• Earth and Climate System Science (Master, since 01.10.2017)
  1. Semester, compulsory
• Biobased Products and Bioenergy (Master, since 01.04.2019)
  3. Semester, elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2014) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, semi-elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2019) (Master, since 01.04.2019)
  3. Semester, semi-elective

Prerequisites for Attendance:

-

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every winter semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Module examination:

Written examination

Length of the examination:

120 minutes

Workload:

56 h attendance + 112 h independent study = 168 h workload

Professional competences:

The students have knowledge of the physical variables and pro-cesses related to the earth system and are familiar with the underlying mathematical equations and formulations. They are able independently to apply these equations in order to solve physical problems. They know the principles of physical modeling and understand the content of complex equations. The students have the physical understanding required to specify the state and the ongoing processes of the earth system. They have the expertise of analytical thinking and are able to quantitatively solve problems in natural science.

Comments:

As of winter semester 18/19 "Weather and Climate Physics" (1201-630)

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