Climate modelling
About
In "Climate modelling" you will learn about the physical and dynamic processes that affect and control the climate system, as well as the mathematical and computational methods used to study them.
You will learn to analyze and visualize results from climate modeling experiments, with the aim of developing your own climate change forecasts for processes that are relevant to society, such as sea level rise and extreme weather events. After completing and passing the course, you can expect to be able to:
- understand how climate models are constructed and used
- use climate models and analyze and visualize results from climate modeling experiments
- create your own future forecasts for various processes that affect society, such as sea level rise and extreme weather events
The course is part of the Master's Program in Earth Sciences but can also be taken as a freestanding course.
Read more about the Master's Programme in Earth Sciences (www.gu.se)
Teaching
The teaching consists of lectures, computer-based exercises and project work.
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements
Admission to the course requires basic knowledge of the climate system equivalent to GV1410 Geosciences, Basic Level Course 30 credits, GV0340 Earth System Sciences 7.5 credits, and GV2500 Data Analysis for Earth Sciences 7.5 credits and at least 180 credits in the main field of Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Marine Sciences, Physics or Computer Science and Engineering. Students with equivalent educationmay, after review and approval, be admitted to the course.
Application
Do you want to apply for exchange studies at the University of Gothenburg?