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Cryosphere

Kryosphäre

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Heinz Blatter, Prof. em. Dr. Martin Funk
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:06:17

Abstract

Introduction into the different components of the Cryosphere: Snow, glaciers, sea ice and permafrost, and their roles in the climate system. Each part is use to emphasized on one specific physical aspect: material qualities of snow, mass balance and dynamics of glaciers, energy balance of sea ice, heat conduction in permafrost.

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General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Kryosphäre
  • Tue 08:15-10:00 (CAB G 59)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Earth Sciences Bachelor (Information on the Bachelor: )
    • BSc 5. Semester
      • Major in Geology
        • Major in Geology: Electives (From the offered elective courses in spring and fall term 9 credits must be acquired. Primarily courses from the core courses of BSc Earth Sciences have to be selected. Other elective courses from the ETH and University of Zurich are possible, however they must be granted by the advisor of geology (Professor W. Winkler). Courses of the paleontology of the University of Zurich (further offer under ): The following courses from the offer of the UZH are available:)
      • Major in Geophysics
        • Major in Geophysics: Electives (From the offered credit points in the winter and summer semester 15 KP have to be aquired. In the winter semester primary courses from the list of core courses from the BSc Earth Science should be chosen. Other courses from the entire choice of ETH and UZH courses are possible, however must be approved by the Fachberater Geophysics (Prof. E. Kissling).)
      • Major in Climate and Water: Electives