NFYK15012U General circulation of the atmosphere
M.Sc. Physics
The purpose of this course is to give the student an overview of the averaged circulation and structure/state of the atmosphere. One main point is the identification of the role of the large-scale atmospheric waves. The course will cover the physical basis, the large scale dynamics, the time averaged state, the balances, the variability, transports and energy/energy conversions and the coupling/feedback mechanisms, especially the role of the sea.
Skills
The students are able to:
- Present/explain the theoretical basis for the averaged state of the atmosphere
- Explain the role of the large scale atmospheric waves
- Describe and explain feedback- and coupling mechanisms
- Explain the atmospheric energy budget, including the waves
Knowledge
The students have:
- a broad knowledge about the atmosphere's general state and the roles of waves in the atmosphere.
- knowledge about general techniques for analyzing the behavior of the atmosphere
Competences
The students are able to:
- extend the knowledge to further studies of the atmosphere at a research level
- describe in general terms how the atmosphere is working, on both short and long time scales (and even on climate time scales).
extend the knowledge to further studies of the atmosphere at a research level
The teaching material will be announced on Absalon. It is certain that the material will include recent published papers.
- Category
- Hours
- Exam
- 0,5
- Lectures
- 35
- Practical exercises
- 35
- Preparation
- 135,5
- Total
- 206,0
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Oral examination, 25 minutesThe oral exam will be without aids in an unknown subject.
- Aid
- Without aids
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
more internal examiners
- Re-exam
The same form as the ordinary exam
Criteria for exam assesment
See learning outcome
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NFYK15012U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 2
- Schedule
- Amå ikke overlappe med Abyssal Flows
- Course capacity
- No limit
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Physics, Chemistry and Nanoscience
Contracting department
- The Niels Bohr Institute
Course responsibles
- Eigil Kaas (4-7268687a4775697035727c356b72)
Lecturers
To be announced/NBI (presumably the new associate professor in meteorology)