The main purpose of this course is to understand the evolution of large-scale weather systems through baroclinic instability. The course also gives an introduction to the climate of the Earth and what governs it. You will learn about today's climate, historic climates as well as natural and anthropogenic climate change.
Admittance requirements
Knowledge equivalent to Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry, 30 credits (MO4000).
Schedule
The schedule will be published at least one month before the course starts.
You find the schedule for VT18 here.
Course literature
- Holton, J. R. and Hakim: An introduction to dynamic meteorology, 5th edition, International Geophysics Series, Academic Press, 2012, 552 pp. Print Book ISBN: 9780123848666, eBook ISBN: 9780123848673
- Hartmann, D. L.: Global physical climatology, International Geophysics Series, Academic Press, 1994
- Wallace, J. M. & Hobbs, P. V.: Atmospheric Science, An Introductory Survey, 2nd edition, Academic Press, 2006
Some extra material can be added in the beginning of the course.
Upcoming courses
Starts during the first period of the spring semester.
Syllabus
The syllabus is a formal document for the course:
Course material
Grading criteria, course literature and other material and correspondence related to the course, please see the course Mondo-site at www.mondo.su.se or ask the responsible lecturer.
Application
Via www.antagning.se (Swedish) or www.universityadmissions.se (English). For more information see Application and admissions.
