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Atmosphere
Atmosphäre
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:37
Abstract
Basic principles of the atmosphere, physical structure and chemical composition, trace gases, atmospheric cycles, circulation, stability, radiation, condensation, clouds, oxidation capacity and ozone layer.
Objective
Students are able - to explain the physical structure and chemical composition of the atmosphere - to quantitatively describe and understand the fundamental physical and chemical process in the atmosphere - to explain the interactions and feedbacks between atmosphere - ocean - land surface, troposphere - stratosphere and weather - climate. In the course "Atmosphere", the competencies of process understanding, system understanding and data analysis & interpretation are taught, applied and examined.
Content
Basic principles of the atmosphere, physical structure and chemical composition, trace gases, atmospheric cycles, circulation, stability, radiation, condensation, clouds.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Written information will be supplied.
Literature
- Wallace, J. M., and Hobbs, P. V. Atmospheric science: an introductory survey. 2nd ed. Amsterdam; Boston, Elsevier Academic Press, 2006. - Gösta H. Liljequist, Allgemeine Meteorologie, Vieweg, Braunschweig, 1974.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 90 minutes
- Aids
- Keine.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture | Atmosphäre | No time listed | 2 h weekly |
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Electives (The Bachelor's programme in Interdisciplinary Sciences allows students to choose from any subject taught at a Bachelor level at ETH Zurich. In consultation with the Director of Studies of Interdisciplinary Sciences, every student must establish his/her own individual study programme at the beginning of the 2nd year. See the Programme Regulations 2018 for further details.)
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