Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Teaching department
- Space and Climate Physics
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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N/A
- Timetable
-
Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
This module compares the atmospheres of all the planets and examines the past, present and future of the Earth's atmosphere with the perspective offered by the comparison. Topics covered include comparison of planetary atmospheres including atmospheric structure, retention, oxygen chemistry, atmospheric temperature profiles, origin and evolution of planetary atmospheres, atmospheric dynamics, ionospheres, magnetospheres, observational techniques, atmospheric electricity and climate change.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
70%
Exam
20%
Coursework
10%
Viva or oral presentation
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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8
- Module leader
-
Dr Vincent Van Eylen
- Who to contact for more information
- v.vaneylen@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In Person
- Methods of assessment
-
70%
Exam
20%
Coursework
10%
Viva or oral presentation
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
23
- Module leader
-
Dr Paola Pinilla
- Who to contact for more information
- v.vaneylen@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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