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Atmospheric Chemistry
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:53:58
Abstract
This course provides a general introduction into atmospheric chemistry targeted at master students who did not follow the bachelor course "atmospheric chemistry" or equivalent.
Objective
The learning target of this course is a general overview on the most important processes of atmospheric chemistry and the various problems of the anthropogenic impact on the chemical composition of the atmosphere and air quality.
Content
- Physical properties of the atmosphere: structure, large scale dynamics, UV radiation - Thermodynamics and kinetics of gas phase reactions: enthalpy and free energy of reactions, rate laws, mechanisms of bimolecular and termolecular reactions. - Photochemistry: Photolysis frequencies, O3 formation,... - Aerosols and clouds: chemical properties, primary and secondary aerosol sources - Multiphase chemistry: heterogeneous kinetics, solubility and hygroscopicity, N2O5 chemistry, SO2 oxidation, secondary organic aerosols - Deposition: dry and wet deposition, acid rain,... - Air quality: Environmental problems, legislation, sources, trends - Stratospheric chemistry: Chapman cycle, Brewer-Dobson circulation, catalytic ozone destruction cycles, polar ozone hole, Montreal protocol Global aspects: global budgets, air quality - climate interactions
Resources
Learning Materials (Links)
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General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| revision course / private study |
Atmospheric Chemistry
Self-study course. No presence required.
Please contact Prof. Markus Ammann or Prof. Thomas Peter for further information.
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No time listed | 90 h semesterly |
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Course Units for Additional Admission Requirements (The courses below are only available for MSc students with additional admission requirements.)
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