Courses



Compulsory Modules (62.5 ECTS-Credits)
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Module 4: Basic Concepts of Scientific Research (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students learn the basic concepts of scientific research, including the standards of good scientific practice, the application of literature and scientific tools (including computer programming) and the identification of relevant scientific issues.
Module 6: Remote Sensing (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: Positive completion of module 3.
Learning Outcome: Students learn the basic theories and measurement techniques of remote sensing in meteorology, atmospheric environmental physics, glaciology and climate research, gaining the practical skills to independently utilise remote sensing in the analysis of these subjects.
Module 8: Synoptic Meteorology (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 4 h) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students know the basic concepts of synoptic meteorology and their practical applications.
Module 9: Master Thesis Defense (2.5 ECTS-Credits) (no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: Positive completion of all other modules and positive completion of the master thesis.
Learning Outcome: After having written their own thesis on a topic from the major subject areas, which meets the criteria of good scientific practice, students will be able to defend their results in an oral presentation.
The master thesis is presented and defended before a committee in a public lecture.

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).