Atmospheric Science Introduction and roll call Coordinator: Hans Linderholm, Teachers: Patrik Andersson, Mattias Hallquist, Jee-Hoon Jeong,

Outline of Course Section 1: Atmospheric Environmental issues, 1.5 ECTS credits (Mattias Hallquist) Setting the atmospheric science in context to today’s society by covering the major environmental issues related to atmospheric science. Section 2: Introduction to Meteorology, 4.5 ECTS credits (Jee- Hoon Jeong) Giving the basic knowledge in meteorology to provide necessary information for abroad understanding of the atmospheric system Section 3: Research topics in Atmospheric science, 1.5 ECTS credits (Patrik Andersson) Introduction to atmospheric research conducted in the Göteborg region or by people from Göteborg

Objectives Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: Describe and discuss the major environmental issues related to the atmosphere. Describe in general terms which atmospheric research topics are covered by the groups at Göteborg University and Chalmers University of Technology. Describe the composition and vertical structure of the atmosphere. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between the sun and earth, which cause the seasons, solstices and equinoxes. Demonstrate an understanding of transport of energy and mass in the atmosphere. Discuss the concept of stability of the atmosphere. Describe the different types of precipitation, and explain why each occurs.

Examination Written exam on: Atmospheric Environmental issues and Introduction to Meteorology Written exercises: Introduction to Meteorology Written and oral presentations on: Research topics in Atmospheric science (also requires presence at majority of seminars)

The Field (Atmospheric Chemistry) Very broad and includes both fundamental and applied nature e.g. –Reaction modeling  chemical reaction dynamics and kinetics –Photochemistry  atomic and molecular physics, quantum mechanics –Aerosols  Surface chemistry, material science colloids –Instrumentation  analytical chemistry, electronics, optics –Air pollution  toxicology, organic chemistry, biochemistry, meteorology –Global modeling  meteorology, fluid dynamic, biogeochemistry –Global observations  aeronautic, space research –Air quality standards and abatement  environmental policies and regulation Relatively new field –First dedicated book written in 1961 by P.A: Leighton “Photochemistry of Air pollution” –Ozone hole dicovered in 1985 by Britich Scientist and later by NASA –1995 Nobel prize awarded to Paul Crutzen, Mario Molina and Sherwood Rowland for prediction Stratospheric ozone depletion –IPCC and green house effect- the challenge for the future –Nano particles and health effects

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