Climate Modelling

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Climate Modelling
Leerdoelen	At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1) Discuss the use of climate models 2) Classify types of models, spatial, temporal scale 3) Practise the use of a model in simulations 4) Describe the use of models in quantifying processes, feedbacks and in making future scenario's 5) Identify for what questions climate model are used 6) Discuss the type of simulations to be carried out with a climate model 7) Evaluate outcome of modelling assignment in light of quantifying processes and results 8) Evaluate outcome of modelling assignment in light of simulation type
Omschrijving	General information. Climate Modelling (CM) is a method to address climate (change) with respect to identifying mechanisms, feedbacks, past changes and future changes. It is an essential tool to gain insight in global, regional and local changes in climate and the associated processes and feedbacks. It is also important to make reliable scenarios of future climate that can be used for policy. CM will first be introduced, as to why it is an essential tool in climate studies. Various examples of climate modelling results will be shown and discussed. Also various types of climate models (from simple to advanced), each tailored for answering specific questions, will be shown, with examples. Moreover, climate model validation will be an important topic, as well as the use of parameterizations and numerics (computer science). The most important ingredient of the course is to apply climate models. The course builds on knowledge obtained in the course Global Change.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Opdracht (ASM), Practisch werk (PRC), Werkcollege (T) (And two KNMI (guest)lecturers. Lectures (10h, climate modelling background), tutorial (2h, model study design), assignments (1: 30h, climate modelling preparation; 2: 60h, cm-advanced), practicals (1: 12h, climate modelling preparation; 2: 20h, cm-advanced), selfstudy 6 h. No mandatory presence.)
Toetsvorm	Verslag (R) (Assessment: Report (Details and results of practicals/assignments. Introduction of climate question to be addressed, methods, results, discussion, conclusions, references. ))
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	prof. dr. R. Bintanja
Docent(en)	prof. dr. R. Bintanja ,Prof. Dr. H. Chen
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Planet Simulator (software) WUR lecturers W. Peters, L. Ganzeveld
Entreevoorwaarden	Entry requirement: Global Change. And the course unit recommends prior knowledge from basic mathematics and physics courses. The course unit is often followed by master thesis work at the center for isotope research (CIO), geoenergy (GEO), ocean ecosystems (OE), in which the learning objectives attained may be required as prior knowledge. This course is also available for exchange students, but only in combination with Global Change in IIA.
Opmerkingen	Maximum capacity: 25 students. Important remark: a normal computer/laptop with usual internet is sufficient to participate in the course. Furthermore, the assignment-sessions (usually in computerrooms) are highly recommended (but not mandatory). Pass mark: The final mark will be based on the quality of written report on the work done in assignment #2 (with appropriate references to the lectures being one of the requirements). Second examiner for the course: prof. dr. H. Chen
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type MSc Courses for Exchange Students: Astronomy - Physics - Energy & Environment - semester II b MSc Energy and Environmental Sciences  (Electives) 1 semester II b keuze