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260054 SE Climate change - The physical science basis (2024S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 15 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 06.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 13.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 20.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 10.04. 14:15 - 15:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 17.04. 14:15 - 15:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 24.04. 14:15 - 15:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 08.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 15.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 22.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 29.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 05.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 12.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 19.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Aims of the seminar:
- Learn about the physics of climate change
- Prepare complex contents independently
- Present scientific contents
- Learn to argument scientifically, and learn to lead a scientific discussion about the physical principles of climate change

Contents: Climate, weather, climate change, natural and anthropogenic greenhouse effect, radiation and energy balance, albedo, carbon cycle, composition of the atmosphere, aerosols, clouds, forcing, feedbacks & climate sensitivity, climate predictions, climate variability, impacts, solar radiation management, carbon dioxide removal

Assessment and permitted materials

Course with immanent character

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirements
- Compulsory attendance, unexcused absence is allowed twice
- Submission of "note sheets" / "Notizzettel" (9 times)
- Presentation is mandatory
- Active participation in the discussion during the seminar unit, and participation in the weekly quiz
- Understanding the topics discussed

Assessment criteria
- Preparation of course units (including submission of a "note sheet"): 30% of the total points
- Presentation: 30% of the total points
- Participation in the quiz, and in the scientific discussions (constructive, technically correct contributions and engagement in the discussions of the presentations): 30% of the total points

In order to attain a positive grade at least 60.00% of the total points must be achieved.
The grading key for assessment is:
Very good: 91-100%
Good: 81-90%
Satisfactory: 71-80%
Sufficient: 61-70%
Not sufficient: 0-60%

Examination topics

All contents covered in the course.

Reading list

Relevant scientific publications will be announced in the preliminary meeting (first date) and on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

M-VAF A 2, M-VAF B, UF MA PHYS 01a, UF MA PHYS 01b

Last modified: We 06.03.2024 18:46