Teaching
Snowpack illuminated with a headlamp from above. The top layer is fresh snow, below is a thin wind crust, followed by a thick "thick" layer of depth hoar and at the bottom is the sea ice. (Photo: Alfred-Wegener-Institut / David N. Wagner)
Courses
Physics and hydrology of snow
This course covers principles of snow physics, snow hydrology, snow-atmosphere interaction and snow modeling. It transmits sound understanding of physical processes within the snow and at its interfaces with the atmosphere and the ground, including field, laboratory, and modeling techniques.
Physics and chemistry of the atmosphere
The course provides an introduction to the physical and chemical processes that govern the atmospheric dynamics at small and large scales. The basis is laid for an in depth understanding of our atmospheric environment and the climate system.
Introduction au projet Russie I
The course prepares to a field work in The Russian Arctic. It develops skills and competences related to project conception, management and teamwork.
Introduction au projet Russie II + Projet Russie I
The course prepares to a field work about the impact of climate change in the Russian Arctic. It develops skills and competences related to project conception and management, teamwork and intercultural relations.
Projet pratique obligatoire Russie III
Fieldwork by group under supervision of teacher in the Russian Far North and Arctic about one practical issue related to the changing climate in this region. Data collecting on the field during Summer intersemestrial pause, analyse of the results and repo…