Advanced Earth System Modeling

ED110227Supplementary Courses3 ECTSEnglishwinter semesterProfessur für Earth System Modelling (Prof. Boers)

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What it is about

You learn how Earth system models (ESMs) are used to understand the Earth's climate, which experiments are possible with them, and what limitations these models have. In the end you will be able to explain applications and limitations of ESMs, critically interpret results, and present research literature to a target audience.

What you will be able to do

Describe the essentials of the most important methods for modelling the Earth's system
Compare and explain advantages and limitations of the methods
Differentiate and reflect on approaches to Earth system modelling
Explain examples of innovative ESM applications that create physical understanding
Discuss important open scientific questions and associated model limitations
Critically evaluate hypotheses discussed in science and media in light of model results
Name and compare current and potential future developments in Earth system modelling
Prepare and convey studied literature to a target audience

What the module consists of

SeminarStudents give lectures, present and discuss scientific publications; instructors supplement and accompany
DiscussionCritical discussion of the presented papers and moderation of the ensuing discussion by the presenters

Teaching method

Instructor's content overview lectureintroduces topics and sets criteria for good seminar talks
Student talksdevelop and present scientific publications; trains literature preparation and presentation skills
Discussion and moderationpromotes critical assessment of methods and results as well as scientific debate
Supervision in the preparation phaseinstructors assist with topic finding and preparation of the talks

What you should already know

Earth System Modelling, Satellite Remote Sensing and other geoscience methodsrecommended

Assessment

Written examWritten testProject workReportPresentationOral examPortfolioListening comprehension

The examination performance is a 30-minute seminar talk. You choose a topic from a list of scientific publications presented at the beginning and define the problem in consultation with the instructor. The talk should equally: 1) place the publications in the literature context, 2) present the methods used, 3) describe the results, and 4) critically discuss the findings. Afterwards you moderate the discussion with fellow students, e.g., using specific questions. Tools: slides/beamer; no further tools explicitly required.

Reading list

Mauritsen et al. - Climate feedback efficiency and synergy
Mikolajewicz et al. - The climate of a retrograde rotating Earth
Botzet and Marotzke - Present-day and ice-covered equilibrium states in a comprehensive climate model
Popp et al. - Transition to a Moist Greenhouse with CO2 and solar forcing
Wagner and Eisenman - How Climate Model Complexity Influences Sea Ice Stability
Mecking et al. - Stable AMOC off state in an eddy-permitting coupled climate model
Dijkstra - The use of conceptual models in climate research

Dates

SeminarAdvanced Earth System Modelling

Wed09:00–13:00
Ort/Zeit nicht bekannt
14× · 14.10.–03.02.
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- 03.02.

From the current semester, not binding.

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Sprache: Englisch
Turnus: Wintersemester
Modulniveau: Bachelor/Master
Moduldauer: Einsemestrig
Gesamtstunden: 90
Präsenzstunden: 45
Eigenstudiumstunden: 45
Organisationsname: Professur für Earth System Modelling (Prof. Boers)

Courses

Advanced Earth System Modeling
Advanced Earth System Modeling

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