Meteorology with Geophysics First Cycle

Duration:

3 years (6 semesters), 180 ECTS credits in total
(ECTS = European Credit Transfer and accumulation System)

Fundamental objectives:

The fundamental objective of the Meteorology with Geophysics First Cycle degree programme is to train students to expert level in solving different problems in Meteorology and Geophysics. They will be able to handle diverse challenges including fundamental research in atmospheric phenomena and climate, as well as interdisciplinary research such as the study of pollution or the influence of climate conditions on living organisms. The geophysical content of the course will offer a broader insight into the field, paving the way to many more interdisciplinary projects.

Transferable skills:

Upon completion of the degree programme, students should have gained the following transferable skills:

An ability to abstract and analyse simple atmospheric phenomena
An ability to extract and apply the gained knowledge to atmospheric and geophysical problems
An ability to work independently on professional assignments and work as part of a team on more involved projects

Subject specific skills:

Geophysics and Meteorology make extensive use of the tools of mathematics and physics, adapted to analyse phenomena in air, water etc. Therefore, students should have gained the following skills:

An ability to gain an insight into the fundamental laws of nature governing weather, climate and geophysical processes
An ability to perceive the links between different natural phenomena
Measuring and observational skills
An ability to quantitatively solve physical problems
An ability to critically compare modelled and measured data
An ability to analyse and present results in a scientific form

Employment opportunities:

Meteorological and hydrometeorological services, air control services, pollution monitoring, hydrology, research, higher education, information technology, finance, telecommunications, healthcare; in fields requiring meteorological information: agriculture, transport, civil engineering …

Entry requirements

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Requirements for progression to the second and third years

In order to progress to the second year, one must have fulfilled all the requirements of the following lecture courses: Physics I and II, Mathematics I and II, Physics Laboratory I and II, Computing Laboratory and have obtained at least 52 ECTS in the first year (including the credits obtained from the compulsory lecture courses listed above).
In order to progress to the third year, one must have successfully completed the first year (60 ECTS) and fulfilled all the requirements of the following lecture courses: Meteorology, Meteorological Instruments and Methods of Observation, Geophysics, Modern Physics I, Statistical Thermodynamics, Mathematics III and IV and have obtained at least 50 ECTS in the second year (including the credits obtained from the compulsory lecture courses listed above).

Requirements for repeating a year

In order to repeat a year, the following requirements have to be fulfilled:

At least half of the required credits of the current year must have been obtained, that is 30 ECTS, and
All requirements of preceding years must have been met entirely.

Acknowledgement of prior qualifications

Certain prior qualifications can be acknowledged and accepted as successfully completed lecture courses. If the content and duration of the lecture course completed elsewhere is comparable to a course at the Department of Physics, it can be awarded the same number of ECTS credits.

A written request, including proof of qualifications, must be made. Each case is considered by the study committee of the Department of Physics on an individual basis. Please note that it is advisable to consult the Student Support Office in such circumstances.

Assessment

Each lecture course is assessed individually. Typically, there will be a written and an oral examination. Written examinations are usually distributed throughout the semester, while oral examinations take place after other requirements (written examination, homeworks, seminars etc.) have been met. There are three formal examination periods per academic year.

The assessment criteria and details are subject to the rules and guidelines of the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, which are confirmed by the Senate of the Faculty of the Mathematics and Physics. In assessment, grades are awarded according to the Statutes of the University of Ljubljana.

Transfers from other degree programmes

Transfers from other degree programmes, as well as transfers between physics programmes, are possible. They are, however, subject to conditions and requirements determined by the study committee of the Department of Physics. Enquiries should be made to the Student Support Office.

Curriculum

Key:
P = Number of hours of lectures per week
V = Number of hours of problems classes per week
S = Number of hours of seminars per week
L = Number of hours of laboratory work per week
ECTS = Number of ECTS credits
UŠD = Estimated number of hours of personal study for entire lecture course

First Year

Winter semester Summer semester Total

Lecture course P V S L ECTS UŠD P V S L ECTS UŠD ECTS UŠD

Physics I 3 3 1 0 8
240
0
0 0 0
0
0
8 240

Proseminar A/B 1 0
1
0
2
60
0
0
1
0
1
30 3
90

Mathematics I 6
4
0 0
10
300
0
0
0
0
0
0 10
300

Physics Laboratory I 0
0
0
4
4
120
0
0
0
0
0
0 4
120

Computing Laboratory 0
2
0
0
3
90 0
0
0
0
0
0 3
90

Chemistry I 3
1
0
0
3
90
0
0
0
0
0
0 3
90

Physics II 0
0
0
0
0
0
5
5
1
0
12
360 12
360

Mathematics II 0
0
0
0
0
0
4
2
0
0
7
210 7
210

Physics Laboratory II 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
4
120 4
120

Optional Courses 0
0
6
180 6
180

Total 13
10
2
4
30 900 9
7
2
4
30
900 60
1800

Total hours per semester 195
150
30
60
135
105 30
60

	Winter semester	Summer semester	Total
Lecture course	P	V	S	L	ECTS	UŠD	P	V	S	L	ECTS	UŠD	ECTS	UŠD
Physics I	3	3	1	0	8	240	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	240
Proseminar A/B	1	0	1	0	2	60	0	0	1	0	1	30	3	90
Mathematics I	6	4	0	0	10	300	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	300
Physics Laboratory I	0	0	0	4	4	120	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	120
Computing Laboratory	0	2	0	0	3	90	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	90
Chemistry I	3	1	0	0	3	90	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	90
Physics II	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	5	1	0	12	360	12	360
Mathematics II	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	2	0	0	7	210	7	210
Physics Laboratory II	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	4	120	4	120
Optional Courses					0	0					6	180	6	180
Total	13	10	2	4	30	900	9	7	2	4	30	900	60	1800
Total hours per semester	195	150	30	60			135	105	30	60

Note: Proseminar A/B follows the content of Physics I and II. Versions A is intended for students with a strong background in Physics, while Version B is intended for students who have had less exposure to the subject.

Optional Courses:

Winter semester Summer semester Total

Lecture course P V S
ECTS UŠD P V S
ECTS UŠD ECTS UŠD

Chemistry II 0
0
0
0
0
1
3
0
3
90
3
90

Project Work I 0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
3
90
3
90

Technical Design 0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
3
90 3
90

Computational Tools in Physics 0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
3
90
3
90

Additional Lecture Course 0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
3
90
3
90

	Winter semester	Summer semester	Total
Lecture course	P	V	S	ECTS	UŠD	P	V	S	ECTS	UŠD	ECTS	UŠD
Chemistry II	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0	3	90	3	90
Project Work I	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	3	90	3	90
Technical Design	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	3	90	3	90
Computational Tools in Physics	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	3	90	3	90
Additional Lecture Course	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	3	90	3	90

Note: An additional lecture course can be chosen from any of the First Cycle lecture courses offered at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics.

Second Year

Winter semester Summer semester Total

Lecture course P V S L ECTS UŠD P V S L
ECTS UŠD ECTS UŠD

Meteorology 2
1
1 0 4
120
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
120

Statistical Thermodynamics 2
2
0
0
4
120
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
120

Modern Physics I 4
2
1
0 8
240
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
240

Probability in Physics 1
1
0
0
3
90
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
90

Mathematics III 5
3
0
0
8
240
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
240

Computer Science 2
1
0
0
3
90
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
90

Meteorological Instruments and Methods of Observation 0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
3 90 3
90

Geophysics 0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
4
120 4
120

Mathematics IV 0
0
0
0
0
0
4
2
0
0
6
180
6
180

Classical Mechanics I 0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
5
150
5
150

Numerical Methods 0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
3
90
3
90

Practical Training* 0
0
3
90
3
90

Optional Courses 0
0
6
180
6
180

Total 16
10
0
30
900
11
9
0
2
30
900
60
1800

Total hours per semester 240
150
30
165
105
0
30

	Winter semester	Summer semester	Total
Lecture course	P	V	S	L	ECTS	UŠD	P	V	S	L	ECTS	UŠD	ECTS	UŠD
Meteorology	2	1	1	0	4	120	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	120
Statistical Thermodynamics	2	2	0	0	4	120	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	120
Modern Physics I	4	2	1	0	8	240	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	240
Probability in Physics	1	1	0	0	3	90	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	90
Mathematics III	5	3	0	0	8	240	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	240
Computer Science	2	1	0	0	3	90	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	90
Meteorological Instruments and Methods of Observation	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	2	3	90	3	90
Geophysics	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	4	120	4	120
Mathematics IV	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	2	0	0	6	180	6	180
Classical Mechanics I	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0	0	5	150	5	150
Numerical Methods	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	3	90	3	90
Practical Training*					0	0					3	90	3	90
Optional Courses					0	0					6	180	6	180
Total	16	10	0	30	900		11	9	0	2	30	900	60	1800
Total hours per semester	240	150	30				165	105	0	30

Optional Courses:

Winter semester Summer semester Total

Lecture course P V S
ECTS UŠD P V S
ECTS UŠD ECTS UŠD

Mathematical Physics I 0
0
0
0
0
3
3
0
6
180
6
180

The Solar System and Extrasolar Planets 0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
3
90
3
90

Project Work II 0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
90 3
90

Modern Physics II 0
0
0
0
0
2 2
0
5
150
5
150

Electronics I 2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
90
3
90

Electronics II 0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
3
90
3
90

Electronics Laboratory 0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
3
90
3
90

Chemistry II 0
0
0
0
0
1
3
0
3
90
3
90

Additional Lecture Course 0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
3
90
3
90

	Winter semester	Summer semester	Total
Lecture course	P	V	S	ECTS	UŠD	P	V	S	ECTS	UŠD	ECTS	UŠD
Mathematical Physics I	0	0	0	0	0	3	3	0	6	180	6	180
The Solar System and Extrasolar Planets	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	3	90	3	90
Project Work II	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	90	3	90
Modern Physics II	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0	5	150	5	150
Electronics I	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	90	3	90
Electronics II	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	3	90	3	90
Electronics Laboratory	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	3	90	3	90
Chemistry II	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0	3	90	3	90
Additional Lecture Course	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	3	90	3	90

Note: Chemistry II can be taken either in the first or second year. An additional lecture course can be chosen from any of the Third Year First Cycle lecture courses offered at the University of Ljubljana. Geology at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering is a recommended lecture course.

3. letnik

Winter semester Summer semester Total

Lecture course P V S L ECTS UŠD P V S L ECTS UŠD ECTS UŠD

Dynamic Meteorology I 3
2
0
0
7
210
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
210

Climatology I 2
1
2
0
6
180
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
180

Selected Topics in Hydromechanics, Hydrology and Hydraulics (Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering) 3
1
1
0
6
180
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
180

Meteorology Laboratory 0
0
0
4
4
120 0
0
0
0
0
0
4
120

Weather Systems 0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
1
0
7
210
7
210

Climate Change 0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
0 6
180
6
180

Physical Oceanography 0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
0
5
150
5
150

Collecting and Processing Data 0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
3
90
3
90

Seminar 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
3
90
3
90

Optional Courses 7
210
6
180
13
390

Total 8
4
3
4
30
900
10
4
5
0
30
900
60
1800

Total hours per semester 120
6
45
60
150
60
75
0

	Winter semester	Summer semester	Total
Lecture course	P	V	S	L	ECTS	UŠD	P	V	S	L	ECTS	UŠD	ECTS	UŠD
Dynamic Meteorology I	3	2	0	0	7	210	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	210
Climatology I	2	1	2	0	6	180	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	180
Selected Topics in Hydromechanics, Hydrology and Hydraulics (Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering)	3	1	1	0	6	180	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	180
Meteorology Laboratory	0	0	0	4	4	120	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	120
Weather Systems	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	1	0	7	210	7	210
Climate Change	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	2	0	6	180	6	180
Physical Oceanography	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	0	0	5	150	5	150
Collecting and Processing Data	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	3	90	3	90
Seminar	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	3	90	3	90
Optional Courses					7	210					6	180	13	390
Total	8	4	3	4	30	900	10	4	5	0	30	900	60	1800
Total hours per semester	120	6	45	60			150	60	75	0

Optional Courses:

Winter semester Summer semester Total

Lecture course P V S
ECTS UŠD P V S
ECTS UŠD ECTS UŠD

Air and Pollution 3
1
1
3
90
0
0
0
0
0
3
90

Classical Mechanics II 0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
5
150 5
150

Mathematical Physics II 2
2
0
5
150
0
0
0
0
0
5
150

Mathematical Physics Laboratory 0
6
0
6
180
0
0
0 0
0
6
180

Measurement in Physics I 3
2
0
6
150
0
0
0
0
0
6
150

Measurement in Physics II 0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
5
150 5
150

Management 0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
3
90
3
90

Additional Lecture Course 2
2
0
4
120
0
0 0
0
0
4
120

	Winter semester	Summer semester	Total
Lecture course	P	V	S	ECTS	UŠD	P	V	S	ECTS	UŠD	ECTS	UŠD
Air and Pollution	3	1	1	3	90	0	0	0	0	0	3	90
Classical Mechanics II	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0	5	150	5	150
Mathematical Physics II	2	2	0	5	150	0	0	0	0	0	5	150
Mathematical Physics Laboratory	0	6	0	6	180	0	0	0	0	0	6	180
Measurement in Physics I	3	2	0	6	150	0	0	0	0	0	6	150
Measurement in Physics II	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0	5	150	5	150
Management	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	3	90	3	90
Additional Lecture Course	2	2	0	4	120	0	0	0	0	0	4	120

Note: An additional lecture course can be chosen from any of the lecture courses offered at the University of Ljubljana. Students can also choose from any of the Second Cycle lecture courses offered, provided that they have the background knowledge necessary for the course. The choice of lecture course must be approved by the study committee of the Department of Physics.