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701-1251-00L 3 Credits MSC , DR , NDS D-USYS , D-ERDW , D-INFK , D-MATH , D-ITET , D-BAUG

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Land-Climate Dynamics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Sonia I. Seneviratne, Dr. Ryan Padrón Flasher, Dr. Petra Sieber

Number of participants limited to 36. The target groups are the following: - PhD student Environmental sciences - MSc in Atmospheric and climate science - MSc in Environmental sciences Priority is given to the target groups until 19.09.2022. The waiting list is active until 02.10.2022.

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:01:02

Abstract

The purpose of this course is to provide fundamental background on the role of land surface processes (vegetation, soil moisture dynamics, land energy, water and carbon balances) in the climate system. The course consists of 2 contact hours per week, including lectures, group projects and computer exercises.

Objective

The students can understand the role of land processes and associated feedbacks in the climate system.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Powerpoint slides will be made available

Learning Materials (Links)

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General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC , DR , NDS
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 90 minutes
Aids: Keine Hilfsmittel erlaubt.

Compulsory continuous performance assessment: group work and presentation during the semester (25% of the final grade).

Registration & Places

Max Places: 36

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Land-Climate Dynamics	Tue 14:15-16:00 (CHN E 42) 04.10 Date 14:15-16:00 (HG E 19) 18.10 Date 14:15-16:00 (HG E 19) 01.11 Date 14:15-16:00 (HG E 19) 13.12 Date 14:15-16:00 (HG E 19)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Environmental Sciences Master
- Major in Atmosphere and Climate
  - Climate Processes and Feedbacks
  - Hydrology and Water Cycle
Atmospheric and Climate Science Master
- Modules
  - Climate Processes and Feedbacks
  - Hydrology and Water Cycle
MAS in Sustainable Water Resources (The Master of Advanced Studies in Sustainable Water Resources is a 12 month full time postgraduate diploma programme. The focus of the programme is on issues of sustainability and water resources in Latin America, with special attention given to the impacts of development and climate change on water resources. The programme combines multidisciplinary coursework with high level research. Sample research topics include: water quality, water quantity, water for agriculture, water for the environment, adaptation to climate change, and integrated water resource management. Language: English. Credit hours: 66 ECTS. For further information please visit: )
- Elective Courses (Electives: 6 credits has to be achieved.)
Doctorate Environmental Sciences (More Information at: )
- Subject Specialisation
  - Environmental Sciences
    - Atmosphere and Climate
Data Science Master
- Interdisciplinary Electives