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Self-Learning Course on Advanced Topics in Atmospheric and Climate Science (HS)
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Abstract
This course offers an individual pathway to deepen knowledge and understanding of a specific advanced topic in atmospheric and climate science in one of these fields:- atmospheric chemistry- atmospheric dynamics- atmospheric physics- climate modeling- climate physics- land-climate dynamics- atmospheric circulation- paleoclimate- ocean biogeochemical dynamics
Objective
The learning goals of this course are threefold: 1) obtain novel insight into an advanced scientific topic, 2) train the self-study competences in particular related to reading of advanced textbooks and writing a concise summary, and 3) gain experience in the scientific interaction with experts. The format of the course is complementary to other types of teaching (lectures and seminars) and addresses skills that are essential for a wide range of professional activities (including a PhD).
Content
The course has the following elements: Week 1: Selection of specific topic and decision about reading material (textbook chapters and maybe 1-2 review papers) Week 2: General discussion about self-study skills (how to read scientific literature and write summaries; specifics of scientific writing; how to prepare efficient meetings). For the scientific writing, students are encouraged to participate in an online training course offered by Stanford University: https://www.coursera.org/learn/sciwrite?action=enroll Weeks 6 and 9: Meetings with supervisor to clarify scientific questions Week 12: Hand-in of written summary (4 pages maximum) Week 14: Supervisor provides written feedback to the summary document Week 16: Oral exam about the scientific topic
Resources
Literature
Literature (including book chapters, scientific publications) will be provided by the responsible supervisor in coordination with the student.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| independent project | Self-Learning Course on Advanced Topics in Atmospheric and Climate Science |
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90 h semesterly |
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Electives (The students are free to choose individually from the entire course offer of ETH Zürich and the universities of Zürich and Bern.)
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