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701-0459-00L 3 Credits BSC D-USYS , D-ERDW

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Seminar for Bachelor Students: Atmosphere and Climate

Seminar für Bachelor-Studierende: Atmosphäre und Klima

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Reto Knutti, Dr. Oliver Stebler, Dr. Jan Wohland

Examiners: Prof. Dr. Reto Knutti, Dr. Oliver Stebler, Dr. Jan Wohland, Dr. Cyril Brunner

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Abstract

The seminar brings together students in the field of atmosphere and climate. Based on classic and current scientific articles, presentation techniques (presentations, poster presentations) are practised and students get a first insight into research in the field of atmosphere and climate.

Objective

In this seminar, students learn how to read scientific publications and how to transfer the scientific knowledge to a broader audience by means of oral and poster presentations. Students also get insight into the different research areas at the Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science.

Content

1st week: course organisation and presentation of the institute 2nd and 3rd week: introduction to oral presentation technique week 4 to 10: students talks 11th week: introduction to poster presentation technique 12th and 13th week: poster design 14th week: concluding poster presentation

Resources

Lecture Notes

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Literature

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General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
seminar	Seminar für Bachelor-Studierende: Atmosphäre und Klima	Thu 10:15-12:00 (CHN F 46)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Earth and Climate Sciences Bachelor
- Majors
  - Major: Climate and Water (Dr. Hanna Joos, Institute for Climate and Atmosphere, is available for consultations in the Climate and Water specialisation.)
    - Bachelor's Seminar
Environmental Sciences Bachelor
- Specialization in an Environmental System
  - Atmosphere and Climate (The following courses are highly recommended as preparation for the Specialization in Atmosphere and Climate: 701-0106-00L Mathematik V: Angewandte Vertiefung von Mathematik I - III (Spring semester) 402-0048-00L Fortgeschrittene Physik für Umwelt- und ErdwissenschaftlerInnen (Spring semester) These courses should be successfully completed during the second year.)