Climate Dynamics

Learning Outcomes
On completion of the programme the candidate should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The candidate

- shows advanced knowledge in ocean and atmosphere thermodynamics

- has advanced knowledge in atmosphere and ocean dynamics

- shows in depth knowledge of the interactions between the different parts of the climate system (atmosphere/earth/ocean) and understands, at an advanced level, interactions between the different parts

- understands the theoretical basis for the physical processes leading to variations in climate on different timescales

- has in depth knowledge of the role of ocean currents and atmospheric circulation in shaping the climate

- has good knowledge of the use of mathematical numerical models used to calculate climate variations and changes in climate

- shows good knowledge in the use of statistical time-space methods in analysis of geophysical data

Skills

The candidate

- understands and knows the scientific terminology of climate and climate research

- is familiar with mathematical methods used to analyze large geophysical data in time and space

- is able to critically judge data quality and information sources used in geophysics

- has the ability to formulate analysis strategies and conduct the analysis

- can analyse, interpret and discuss own results in a scientifically sound and critical way, and in light of data and theories within his/her own field

- can analyse geophysical problems and is able to do calculations by using the experience gathered from hydrodynamics, classical mechanics, thermodynamics, numerical methods, and data analysis on other types of problems