Fundamentals of Climate Change
Module WZ8100
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Module version of WS 2020/1 (current)
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | |
|---|---|
| WS 2020/1 | WS 2016/7 |
Basic Information
WZ8100 is a semester module in English language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Catalogue of non-physics elective courses
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 90 h | 30 h | 3 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
This modul gives an overview on the theoretical background on the physical science basis of climate change, resulting observed changes in various physical biological and biogeochemical systems, and anthropogenic attribution, additionally actions for mitigation are introduced. This lecture is based on the newest IPCC report (AR 5).
Learning Outcome
Students will become familiar with current knowledge concerning mechanism of climate change as well as climate change impacts on environment. They are able to analyse data and interprete the results. They have the knowledge to detect impacts of climate change in natural systems.
Preconditions
Basic knowledge in meteorology, physics
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Fundamentals of Climate Change | Estrella, N. |
Fri, 09:45–11:15, 0602 |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Students will become familiar with current knowledge concerning mechanism of climate change as well as climate change impacts on environment. They are able to analyse data and interprete the results. They have the knowledge to detect impacts of climate change in natural systems.
Media
IPCC (2013) Fifth Assessment Report of WGI, II, III. Houghton (2015) Global warming, the complete briefing. Most recent scientific literature
Literature
IPCC (2013) Fifth Assessment Report of WGI, II, III. Houghton (2015) Global warming, the complete briefing. Most recent scientific literature
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
The written exam at the end of the term lasts 60 minutes. Here the students show without any additional help that their ability to answer questions concerning natural and anthropogenic causes and impacts of climate change on physical and biological systems on the basis of the topics of the lecture. The students shall prove that they are able to understand basic connections between causes and impacts of climate change
Exam Repetition
There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.