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Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg 48<br />

Department of Physics and Astronomy<br />

Code: MVEnv1 (<strong>Master</strong> module)<br />

Course Title: Atmospheric Physics<br />

Programme: Physics (<strong>Master</strong>)<br />

Type: Lecture with exercises<br />

Credit Points: 3<br />

Workload: 90 h<br />

Teaching Hours:<br />

3/week<br />

Mode:<br />

WPM<br />

Term:<br />

WS<br />

Module Parts:<br />

• Lecture on “Atmospheric Physics“ (2 hours/week)<br />

• Exercise with homework (1 hour/week)<br />

Module Contents:<br />

• Physics of the atmosphere (structure, composition, dynamics, global circulation, radiation)<br />

• Applications in atmospheric physics (e.g. micro-meteorology, trace gas cycles,<br />

atmospheric chemistry, measurement techniques)<br />

Objective: Advanced <strong>und</strong>erstanding of the physical and chemical processes of the Atmosphere<br />

in the Climate System<br />

Necessary/useful Knowledge: Content of MKEP4<br />

Recommended Literature: To be announced by lecturer<br />

Specialties: Exercises with homework<br />

Form of Testing and Examination: 1-hour written exam<br />

2012.1/v2

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