Climate and the general circulation

About this programme

The course gives a large-scale perspective on the climate system in terms of radiative balance and energy and momentum transport, and introduces important biogeochemical cycles; it further discusses mechanisms for natural climate variability and anthropogenically induced climate change, as well as the concepts of forcing, feedback and climate sensitivity. The course offers the opportunity to, from the gained knowledge on climate and general circulation, discuss weather events and other topical issues, and gives practice in reading scientific literature and performing and presenting a small project. The course has two parts, which together give a large-scale perspective on the climate system and general circulation. The PROJ part of the course consists of a project, where the climate of a chosen region is studied and discussed in relation to the general circulation. The course is based on lectures, calculation exercises, and project work. The calculation exercises includes basic training in Python programming. For the project part, course participants work in groups (pairs) on investigating the climate of a chosen geographical region, and relating it to the general circulation. The work is presented in a written report (individually) and an oral presentation (in groups/pairs). Grading criteria, course literature and other material and correspondence related to the course will be available on the course Athena site once you have registered for the course. To follow your passion. To be close to international career opportunities. To explore city and countryside. In Stock