Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

Clouds, precipitation and aerosols are important elements of the climate system. This course introduces cloud physics and chemical processes important for aerosol formation.

It covers the following topics: oxidation of gases and aerosol formation, condensation and cloud thermodynamics, droplets, collision and coalescence, ice crystals, air mixing, and cloud convection.

The course also covers precipitation, thunderstorms and hail, and teaches you how numerical cloud models can be used to understand and explore relevant problems in meteorology.

Learning outcome

After taking this course, you will be able to

  • understand the processes governing the formation of secondary aerosols
  • understand and describe the different cloud-forming processes
  • describe the key micro- and macroscale cloud processes related to precipitation
  • understand the differences between warm and cold clouds and how micro- and macroscale processes interact in clouds
  • learn how numerical models can be used to understand and explore central processes in cloud physics

Admission to the course

PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through?Studentweb.

If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.

PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must?apply for a position as a visiting student?within a given deadline.

Overlapping courses

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