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Compulsory Module 1: Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry (10 ECTS-Credits, 6 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to characterize the physical and chemical processes in the atmosphere. They know how to apply theory and methods of observation in order to
explain and observe the physical and chemical state of the atmosphere.
Compulsory Module 2: Climate and Cryrosphere (10 ECTS-Credits, 6 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students know the fundamentals of the dynamics of the earth¿s climate system and understand the most important processes of the climate system as well as the role of
cryosphere in the coupled earth system. They know the character of glaciers as climate sensors and water reservoir. They know how to apply this knowledge to concrete issue.
Compulsory Module 3: Atmospheric Dynamics (10 ECTS-Credits, 6 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students know the most important approaches in the treatment of dynamic issues in the
atmosphere and resulting fluid characteristics on all scales. They are able to diagnose the influence of complex topography on atmospheric processes.
Compulsory Module 4: Boundary Layer Meteorology (12.5 ECTS-Credits, 7 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are familiar with the theoretical treatment of atmospheric processes in the planetary boundary layer and are able to experimentally apply this knowledge.
Compulsory Module 5: Numerical Modeling (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students know fundamental methods to solve partial differential equations in environmental sciences, development of weather, climate and glacier models as well as issues of forcing the model and data evaluation and are able to model independent solution approaches.
Compulsory Module 6: Numerical Methods (5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students know methods for solving partial differential equations and know how to apply them to issues of atmospheric sciences.
Compulsory Module 7: Weather Forecasting, Statistics and Programming (12.5 ECTS-Credits, 7 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to give weather forecasting on time scales from nowcasting to up to one year. In order to solve problems in atmospheric sciences, they can autonomously choose and apply suitable statistical methods and write computer programs.
Compulsory Module 8: Reading, Writing and Presenting Scientific Contents (2.5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students master techniques to analyse and discuss scientific literature as well as to present scientific results in written and oral form.
Compulsory Modules 9: Interdisciplinary Skills (10 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: the prerequisites of the respective curricula do apply
Learning Outcome: This module serves to widen the study programme and to acquire additional qualifications.
Compulsory Module 10: Master's Thesis Defense (2.5 ECTS-Credits)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: positive completion of all modules and positive assessment of the Master's Thesis
Learning Outcome: Reflection of the master¿s thesis in the general context of the master¿s programme. In this context, theoretical understanding, methodical fundamentals, presentation of results of the master¿s thesis and presentation skills are the main focus.
Notes:
- There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
- The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).