ECTS credits ECTS credits: 3
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 51 Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 9 Interactive Classroom: 12 Total: 75
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary subject Master’s Degree RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Particle Physics
Areas: Condensed Matter Physics
Center Faculty of Physics
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable | 1st year (Yes)
LEARNING OUTCOME
In the Atmospheric Physics course, students will become familiar with the basics of atmospheric dynamics, from the governing equations to reading synoptic weather maps.
1. Basic conservation laws and applications. Hydrostatic approximation, scale analysis, stability.
2. Elementary applications of the basic equations. Geostrophic wind, thermal wind.
3. Circulation and vorticity. Potential vorticity, the barotropic potential vorticity equation.
4. Atmospheric oscillations. Gravity waves, Rossby waves.
5. The Planetary Boundary Layer. Atmospheric turbulence.
6. Mesoscale circulations: fronts, convection, hurricanes.
7. General circulation of the atmosphere. Climate zones.
8. Numerical Weather Prediction. Meteorological models.
9. Problems of atmospheric pollution
10. Commercial use of the Atmosphere.
Basic references:
J.R. Holton. An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology. Acad. Press (1992).
J. M. Wallace and P. V. Hobbs, Atmospheric Science: an introductory survey - 2nd edition, Elsevier (2006)
Other references
D.G. Andrews. An Introduction to Atmospheric Physics. Cambridge Univ. Press. (2000).
R.G. Barry y R.J. Chorley. Atmósfera, Tiempo y Clima. Ediciones Omega. 7ª edición. (1999).
Mª Carmen Casas Castillo y Marta Alarcón Jordán. Meteorología y Clima. Edicions UPC. (1999).
J.A. Dutton. Dynamics of Atmospheric Motion. Dover Edition (1986).
J.G. Haltiner. Meteorología Dinámica y Física. McGraw-Hill. (1957).
J. Houghton. The Physics of Atmospheres. Cambridge Univ. Press (2002).
E. Kalnay. Atmospheric Modeling, Data Assimilation and Predictability. Cambridge Univ. Press (2003).
R.A. Pielke. Mesoscale Meteorological Modeling. Academic Press. (1984).
R.S. Scorer. Dynamics of Meteorology and Climate. John Wiley and Sons. (1997).
R.B. Stull. An Introduction to Boundary Layer Meteorology. Kluwer Acad. Pub. (1991).
BASIC AND GENERAL
CG01 - Acquire the ability to carry out research work as a team.
CG02 - Have the capacity to analyze and synthesize.
CG03 - Acquire the ability to write texts, articles or scientific reports according to the standards of publication.
CG04 - Become familiar with the different modalities used to disseminate results and disseminate knowledge in scientific meetings.
CG05 - Apply knowledge to solve complex problems.
CB6 - Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and / or application of ideas, often in a research context
CB7 - That students know how to apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study
CB8 - That students are able to integrate knowledge and face the complexity of making judgments based on information that, being incomplete or limited, includes reflections on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments
CB9 - That students know how to communicate their conclusions and the knowledge and ultimate reasons that sustain them to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way
CB10 - That students have the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.
TRANSVERSAL
CT01 - Ability to interpret texts, documentation, reports and academic articles in English, scientific language par excellence.
CT02 - Develop the capacity to make responsible decisions in complex and / or responsible situations.
SPECIFIC
CE09 - Master the set of necessary tools so that you can analyze the different states in which the subject can be presented.
CE12 - Provide specialized training in the different fields covered by Fundamental Physics: from environmental physics, fluid physics or acoustics to quantum and radiation phenomena with their technological, medical applications, etc.
CE13 - Master interdisciplinary tools, both theoretical and experimental or computational level, to successfully develop any research or professional activity framed in any field of Physics.
Development of the theoretical syllabus in face-to-face classes. The theoretical part is developed with the help of different audiovisual media that generate an attractive content proposal and facilitate their understanding. During the development of the agenda, computer programs and the Internet may be used.
All the student's tasks (study, works, readings) will be guided by the academic staff in tutorials that can be face-to-face or can be done through the USC-virtual means.
In all cases, the tools available in the virtual USC will be used to provide students with the necessary material for the development of the subject (presentations, notes, supporting texts, bibliography, videos, etc.) and to establish fluent communication teacher-student.
The final grade will be the result of the assessment of a final project on a topic selected by the student that is appropriate to the content of the course and/or other activities. Skills in the search for material for the development of the topics, the ability to synthesize in the elaboration of projects and mastery of the topics will be specifically valued.
Different tests may be carried out to verify the obtaining of theoretical / practical knowledge and the acquisition of skills and attitudes
Students who did not submit to the evaluation of any compulsory activity will obtain the grade of not presented.
In cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the "Regulations for the evaluation of student academic performance and review of grades" will apply.
Theoretical teaching: 20 h
Interactive teaching: 5 h
Practical laboratory teaching: 5 h
Individual tutoring of students: 1 h
Personal work of the students and other activities: 44 h
It is recommended, though not required, that the student takes the Fluid Dynamics Course, within the Fundamental Physics program. The Environmental Physics Course is also recommended, to complete the material covered in this Atmospheric Physics course.
Gonzalo Miguez Macho
Coordinador/a- Department
- Particle Physics
- Area
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Phone
- 881814001
- gonzalo.miguez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
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