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Planetary Atmospheres (SS4) (SPCE0010)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department
Space and Climate Physics
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

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 听听听 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
8
Module leader
Dr Vincent Van Eylen
Who to contact for more information
v.vaneylen@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 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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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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