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Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents

The course provides understanding of physical, chemical and meteorological processes in the atmosphere as well as environmental consequences of changes of atmospheric composition caused by human activities, such as climate change and destruction of stratospheric ozone. The course should also provide a capability to assess and discuss environmental issues within the working life and societal debate from a natural science perspective.

The LTH course FKFF05 comprises 5 credits, while the Science faculty course FYST45 comprises 7.5 credits.

General information

Course codes: FKFF05 (LTH), FYST45 (Science faculty), FKF035F (PhD)
Semester: spring
Study period: second
Level: second cycle
Language: English
Forms of teaching: lectures, group work, calculation exercises, and project
Assessment: written examination and project work
Grading scale:
- FKFF05: Fail, 3, 4, 5. The first module has only the grades Pass or Fail
- FYST45: Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG)
Syllabi on Lund University's central website:

Course literature

Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry by Daniel J. Jacob.

Course responsible teachers

Johan Friberg, johan.friberg@nuclear.lu.se
Pontus Roldin, pontus.roldin@nuclear.lu.se

Schedule

The latest schedule for the course can be found on the schedule software TimeEdit:

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Entry requirements

LTH

Assumed prior knowledge: FMAA05 Calculus in One Variable.

Science faculty

General and courses corresponding to the following Swedish Upper Secondary School Programs: Chemistry 1, Mathematics 4, Physics 2.

Application

LTH

Apply for the course via Course application at LTH.

Science faculty

Read more about the course and how to apply via below links. Please note: to see if the course is open for application, always check the Swedish web page.

For non-Swedish speakers, please refer to below instructions in order to apply to the course.
Instructions in English for applying to programmes and courses (pdf, 791 kB).

Doctoral studies

Sign up for the course by contacting course responsible and studentadministration@fysik.lu.se. (Remember that you need to have the course listed in your individual study plan, ISP, or approved by your supervisor to have it counted towards your exam.)

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Do you have questions? Please contact us at studentadministration@fysik.lu.se

Information page for Physics: Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry (FKFF05/FYST45).