Physical Climatology
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| Number of credits | 10 |
| Course offered (semester) | Autumn |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
English
Pre-requirements
Principles of meteorology and/or oceanogarphy in addition to basic knowledge in maths and physics (mechanics).
Learning Outcomes
After completing GEOF212 the student will be able to:
- define and explain central concepts in physical climatology
- explain the global energy budget
- explain the fundamental physical mechanisms behind large scale climate variability
- perform calculations of the earth´s sensitivity to external forcings such as from the Sun, volcanoes and changes in greenhouse gasses
- explain the main feedback mechanisms in the climate system
Contact Information
studierettleiar@gfi.uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Autumn
Language of Instruction
English
Aim and Content
The course gives an introduction to physical climatology in order to better understand climate variations in the past, present, and future. Focus is on the physical principles governing the global energy budget, the role of the circulation of the atmosphere and oceans, and interactions between the different components of the climate system. The course will investigate the physical mechanisms important for climate related to changes in land surface properties (ice, snow, vegetation, etc), atmospheric composition (gas and particles), clouds or orbital parameters. In addition, different methods for investigating natural climate variability and possible effects of anthropogenic climate change will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes
After completing GEOF212 the student will be able to:
- define and explain central concepts in physical climatology
- explain the global energy budget
- explain the fundamental physical mechanisms behind large scale climate variability
- perform calculations of the earth´s sensitivity to external forcings such as from the Sun, volcanoes and changes in greenhouse gasses
- explain the main feedback mechanisms in the climate system
Pre-requirements
Principles of meteorology and/or oceanogarphy in addition to basic knowledge in maths and physics (mechanics).
Recommended previous knowledge
Good knowledge in dynamics, meteorology and oceanography, in addition to basic knowledge in maths and physics.
Assessment methods
Project thesis; counts 20% of the final grade. Finalexam, written, 4 hours; counts 80% of the final grade and must be passed. Grades in letters (A-F). If less than 10 candidates, the exam might be oral.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Contact Information
studierettleiar@gfi.uib.no