11681 - Atmosphere Modulübersicht

Module Number: 11681
Module Title:Atmosphere
  Physik und Chemie der Atmosphäre
Department: Faculty 2 - Environment and Natural Sciences
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Dr. rer. nat. Will, Andreas
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome: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.
Contents: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.
Recommended Prerequisites:Successfull participation in modules:
  • 11110 "Mathematics for Engineering I" and
  • 13110 "Basic Natural Sciences"
Basic knowledge in tensor algebra and tensor analysis, classical and fluid mechanics.
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:All materials presented in the lecture are made available in electronic form. Text books will be recommended during the lecture. All exercises will be made available in electronic form.
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • 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%)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Abschluss im Ausland / eBusiness / keine PO
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Environmental and Resource Management / keine PO
  • Bachelor (research-oriented) / Environmental and Resource Management / PO 2015
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Euro Hydroinformatics and Water Management / keine PO
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Verfahrenstechnik / keine PO
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen / keine PO
Remarks:None
Module Components:
  • 240122 Lecture Atmosphere - 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • 240123 Exercise Atmosphere - 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • 240124 Examination Examination Atmosphere
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment