Teaching

Finite Difference Method (M.Sc.-level, Summer semester - GEO II S24b, Thu. 10:15-13:00 h):

The goal of this class is to write your own 1D and 2D Matlab finite difference codes from scratch, to use these to study diffusion problems and to compare your results to analytical models. Later on we will reproduce numerical models from literature. This course concludes with a code discussion.

Planetary Physics (M.Sc.-level, Summer semester - BGI 4.2.03, Tue. 10:00-12:00 h):

This class provides a detailed understanding of the physical and chemical properties, structure and evolution of the various solar system bodies including comets, asteroids, planets and the Sun. It includes weekly homeworks to practice the studied subject. The course concludes with an oral exam.

Geodynamical Modelling (M.Sc.-level, Winter semester - GEO II S24a, Thu. 10:00-12:30 h):

The goal of this class is to use first simple Matlab codes and later on the state-of-the-art 2D finite-element code MVEP2 to model geodynamical settings and compare them to theoretical models. Later on we will reproduce numerical models from current literature. This course involves a class project.

Geodynamics (M.Sc.-level, Winter semester - GEO II S24a, Fri. 12:30-15:00 h):

The goal of this class is to obtain a detailed understanding of the physical properties, structure and dynamical behaviour of the Earth's lithosphere and both shallow and deep mantle. While focussing on Earth, we will also discuss whether these processes occur in other terrestrial planets. This course concludes with an oral presentation.

Allgemeine Geologie (B.Sc.-level, Winter semester - GEO II H8, Wed. 16:15-17:45 h):

This class offers a general introduction into topics like Earth's interior structure, minerals, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, weathering, erosion, sedimentation, rock deformation, global-scale tectonics and Earth's history. This course concludes with a written exam.

Planetary Formation Special Topics (M.Sc.+PhD-level, Winter & Summer semester - BGI 4.2.03, Mon. (Winter)/Thu. (Summer) 11:00-12:00 h):

Weekly discussion on recent geochemistry, mineralogy, petrology, geophysics and modelling literature regarding planet formation and evolution.