Seminar in Atmospheric Scineces
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Current programmes of study
Course offered by
| Number of credits | 5 |
| Course offered (semester) | Autumn and Spring. The course is only offered if enough students enrol.The course will be offered from the autumn 2014. |
| Subject overlap | None. |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Aim and Content
The course focuses on diverse themes in meteorology. Students will be introduced to central research questions through current research papers, as well as overview or review papers and ground-breaking research articles. Students will discuss chosen articles in the research field, and will write summary reports as well as a white paper on a chosen theme. The theme will change from semester to semester.
Learning Outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide students with an up-to-date treatment of the ideas, theories, methods and results within a selected theme in meteorology. Students will engage in the critical evaluation of research articles, broaden background knowledge on important meteorological issues, and gain hands-on experience in written presentation, oral presentation, and the peer review process using their white papers. The course also provides some training in scientific writing.
Course offered (semester)
Autumn and Spring. The course is only offered if enough students enrol.
The course will be offered from the autumn 2014.
Language of Instruction
English, Norwegian if only Norwegian students.
Course Unit Level
Master
Department
Geophysical Department
Pre-requirements
Bachelor in meteorology and oceanography or equivalent programs.
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Subject Overlap
None.
Teaching Methods
2 lectures á 2 hours in the first week to introduce the topic. Weekly article discussions á 2 hours including student presentations. 2 lectures á 2 hours in the middle of the semester on scientific writing.
Compulsory Requirements
Attendance of all lectures and participation in the discussions is compulsory. Written summary report, white paper assignment, participation in the peer review exercise and student presentations are required. All parts must be passed.
Assessment methods
Student presentations that counts 40 percent, summary paper that counts 20 percent and written assignment that counts 40 percent of the final grade.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Place of Teaching
Bergen.
Contact Information
studierettleiar@gfi.uib.no