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Faculty of Geo- and Atmospheric Sciences
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Bachelor's Programme Atmospheric ciences according to the Curriculum 2021 (180 ECTS-Credits, 6 Semesters)
Compulsory Modules (170 ECTS-Credits)
Compulsory Module 11: Atmospheric Dynamics and Weather Forecasting 2 (15 ECTS-Credits; 9 h.)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The students know which processes on different spatial scales have a dominant influence on atmospheric currents. They understand the different modelling approaches for this and can explain the examples discussed. They are able to explain the predictability of the state of the atmosphere.
The students understand the processes that drive the exchange of energy, mass and momentum between the earth's surface and the atmosphere within the planetary boundary layer. They know the different states of the planetary boundary layer and the role that different surface types and flow conditions play in it. They have a basic understanding of theoretical approaches and parameterisations. They can interpret measurements of the boundary layer.
Students understand the processes that drive weather systems on the meso and convection scales. They can analyse current and past weather situations in these scales with the help of data from various measurement platforms and create forecasts.
Compulsory Module 13: Applied Methods (12.5 ECTS-Credits; 7 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The students are familiar with the standards of good scientific practice, understand the structure and creation process of a scientific paper, know the principles of a good scientific writing style and can create and give scientific presentations.
The students identify and understand the connection between selected meteorological measurement methods and the underlying physical concepts. They can acquire further knowledge about observation and measurement methods in atmospheric sciences from specialist literature. They can calibrate sensors, program a measuring system and use it to carry out measurements, evaluate their quality and document and discuss the measuring experiment.
The students can analyse the development of the current weather situation and independently create forecasts for the weather for the next few days.
Compulsory Module 15: Seminar with Bachelor's Thesis (15 ECTS-Credits; 1 h)
Prerequisites for registration: compulsory module 8
Learning Outcome: The students can independently write a written paper on a specific issue from the field of atmospheric sciences that meets the requirements of good scientific practice. They apply suitable research methods and research and synthesise the relevant literature on this topic. They can present motivation, goals, methods and results of the written work in a lecture in a clear fashion for a specialist audience and answer critical questions about it.
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SE bachelor thesis seminar (SE / 1h / 15 ECTS-AP)
Sarah Emily Collier, Fiona Fix-Hewitt, Alexander Gohm, Thomas Karl, Manuela Lehner, Georg Mayr, Ulrike Nickus, Robert Peal, Rainer Prinz, Mathias Rotach, Ivana Stiperski, Isabell Kathrin Stucke, Christian Thomas Wild
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Bachelor's Programme Atmospheric sciences according to the Curriculum 2025 (180 ECTS-Credits, 6 Semesters)
Compulsory modules covering a total of 135 ECTS-Credits are to be passed.
Compulsory Modules (135 ECTS-Credits)
Compulsory Module 9: Atmospheric Dynamics and Weather Forecasting 2 (15 ECTS-Credits; 9 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome:
ad a.: Students can explain which processes dominate atmospheric flows at different spatial scales, describe the various modelling approaches used to study them, and illustrate these approaches with examples. They are able to explain the predictability of atmospheric conditions.
ad b.: Students can describe the processes that drive the exchange of energy, mass and momentum between the Earth's surface and the atmosphere within the planetary boundary layer. They can explain the different states of the planetary boundary layer and the role that different surface types and flow conditions play in this. They can analyse and interpret measurements of the boundary layer.
ad c.: Students can explain the processes that drive weather systems on the meso and convective scales. They can analyse current and past weather situations on these scales using data from a wide variety of measurement platforms and make forecasts.
Compulsory Module 13: Applied Methods (12.5 ECTS-Credits; 7 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: ad a.: Students can describe the standards of good scientific practice and explain the structure and creation process of a scientific paper. They can apply the principles of good scientific writing style and create and deliver scientific presentations.
ad b. and c.: Students identify and understand the connection between selected meteorological measurement methods and the underlying physical concepts. They can acquire further knowledge about observation and measurement methods in atmospheric sciences from specialist literature. They can calibrate sensors, program a measurement system and use it to take measurements, evaluate the quality of these measurements, and document and discuss the measurement experiment.
ad d.: Students can analyse current weather developments and independently make forecasts for the weather in the coming days.
Compulsory Module 12: Seminar with Bachelor's Thesis (15 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: positively passed compulsory module 11 and a minimum of 100 positively passed ECTS-Credits from the compulsory modules 1 to 10.
Learning Outcome: Students are able to independently design a written paper on a topic from the field of atmospheric sciences that meets the requirements of good scientific practice, write it within a limited period of time, and present and discuss it in front of fellow students.
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SE bachelor thesis seminar (SE / 1h / 15 ECTS-AP)
Sarah Emily Collier, Fiona Fix-Hewitt, Alexander Gohm, Thomas Karl, Manuela Lehner, Georg Mayr, Ulrike Nickus, Robert Peal, Rainer Prinz, Mathias Rotach, Ivana Stiperski, Isabell Kathrin Stucke, Christian Thomas Wild
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Master's Programme Atmospheric and Cryospheric Sciences according to the curriculum 2015 (120 ECTS-Credits, 4 Semesters)
Compulsory Modules (100 ECTS-Credits)
Compulsory Module 6: Weather Forecasting (5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to give weather forecasting on time scales from nowcasting to up to one year.
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PS Warm Season Weather Briefing (PS / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Alexander Gohm, Georg Mayr
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Compulsory Module 7: Scientific Methods (12.5 ECTS-Credits, 8 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students can independently select and apply the appropriate statistical methods or write computer programmes to solve problems in atmospheric sciences. They master techniques for analysing and discussing scientific literature as well as present scientific results in written and oral form.
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VU Geostatistics (VU / 3h / 4,5 ECTS-AP)
Fiona Fix-Hewitt, Georg Mayr, Isabell Kathrin Stucke
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Compulsory Module 8: Advanced Topics (10 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Advanced skills in one or several areas of expertise in atmospheric sciences.
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PS Warm Season Weather Briefing (PS / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Alexander Gohm, Georg Mayr
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Master's Programme Environmental Meteorology according to the curriculum 2018 (120 ECTS-Credits)
2nd Year of Study (University of Innsbruck)
Compulsory Modules (30 ECTS-Credits)
Compulsory Module 3: Advanced Topics in Environmental Meteorology and Gender Aspects (10 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: the prerequisites of the respective curricula do apply
Learning Outcome: This module serves to expand the study programme and to the acquisition of additional qualifications.
Providing the availability of places, courses corresponding to 10 ECTS-Credits may be taken from the curriculum of the Master's Programme Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Innsbruck. It is also possible to select a course in the field of women's and gender research from the curricula of the Master's and Diploma Programmes at the University of Innsbruck.
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VU Geostatistics (VU / 3h / 4,5 ECTS-AP)
Fiona Fix-Hewitt, Georg Mayr, Isabell Kathrin Stucke
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PS Warm Season Weather Briefing (PS / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Alexander Gohm, Georg Mayr
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Master of Environmental Meterology and Climate Physics according to the curriculum 2025 (120 ECTS-Credits)
2nd Year of Study (University of Innsbruck)
Elective modules covering 10 ECTS-Credits are to be passed at the University of Innsbruck:
Elective Module (10 ECTS-AP)
Courses amounting to 10 ECTS-Credits can be chosen from the curriculum of the Master's Programme in Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Innsbruck, provided that places are available. Courses in the field of Gender Studies, Women's and Gender Studies can also be selected from the curricula of the master's and diploma programmes established at the University of Innsbruck.
Elective Module: Advanced Topics in Environmental Meteorology and Gender Aspects (10 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: The prerequisites specified by the respective curricula are to be met.
Learning Outcome: Students are able to understand the theories, methods and perspectives of environmental meteorology and climate physics. They are able to identify challenges at the interfaces between the disciplines and formulate interdisciplinary questions against the background of their own discipline.
Es können Lehrveranstaltungen im Umfang von 10 ECTS-AP nach
Maßgabe freier Plätze aus dem Curriculum des Masterstudiums
Atmosphärenwissenschaften an der Universität Innsbruck gewählt werden.
Ebenso können Lehrveranstaltungen im Bereich Gender Studies, Frauen- und
Geschlechterforschung aus den Curricula der an der Universität
Innsbruck eingerichteten Master- und Diplomstudien gewählt werden.
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VU Geostatistics (VU / 3h / 4,5 ECTS-AP)
Fiona Fix-Hewitt, Georg Mayr, Isabell Kathrin Stucke
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PS Warm Season Weather Briefing (PS / 1h / 1,5 ECTS-AP)
Alexander Gohm, Georg Mayr
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Doctor of Philosophy Programme Atmospheric Sciences according to the curriculum 2009 (180 ECTS-Credits, 6 semesters)
Compulsory Modules (35 ECTS-Credits)
Module 1: PhD-Concept (5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The students work after thorough research of the relevant literature and in discussion with the
dissertation committee a written concept of the thesis; they present it before an audience and
successfully defend it in scientific discourse.
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SE Dissertation Research Plan (Group 1) (SE / 2h / 5 ECTS-AP)
Georg Mayr, Ivana Stiperski
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Module 3: Analysis and Discussion of Research Results (3 ECTS-Credits, 3 h)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory module 1
Learning Outcome: Students develop their own research results, present an Auditorium and develop them further
in scientific discourse.
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SE Discussion of Current Research Results 2 (Group 3) (SE / 1h / 1 ECTS-AP)
Georg Mayr, Ivana Stiperski
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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).