Objectives
The course exposes students to research articles focusing on different research themes in meteorology. Students will thereby be introduced to central research questions through recent research findings and ongoing discussions in the scientific community. Discussions around these research themes aim to develop critical and independent thinking of the students. In addition, a written summary will help students to improve their scientific writing skills, which are needed for their Master thesis.
Content
Students will discuss and present research articles as well as write a summary report. The scientific theme changes from year to year.
On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student
¿ has detailed knowledge of the main ideas, theories, methods, and results of a selected theme or research topic in meteorology
¿ knows the guidelines for effective oral presentations
¿ knows the principles of scientific writing and research ethics
Skills
The student
¿ can perform a comprehensive literature research on a given topic
¿ can identify and evaluate relevant literature
¿ can write in accordance with scientific writing principles and research ethics
¿ can give an effective oral or poster presentation on a given topic
General competence
The student
¿ is able to synthesize the main ideas, theories, methods, and results of a selected theme or research topic in meteorology from the literature
¿ is able to evaluate and critically discuss relevant literature
¿ is able to present the essence and current discourse of the selected meteorological topic in written and oral form