Master - Fakultät für Physik und Astronomie
Master - Fakultät für Physik und Astronomie
Master - Fakultät für Physik und Astronomie
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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 />
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