Aerosol Physics (5 ects / 3 cr)
Aerosolifysiikka (5 op / 3 ov)
Abbreviation: AEF 
Content: Aerosol size distribution, optical properties of aerosols, condensation, coagulation, deposition, hygroscopicity and cloud condensation, nucleation
Learning Material: Hinds W.: Aerosol Technology; Seinfeld J. & Pandis S.: Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Degree / Programme: Environmental physics
Point in time: Autumn
Teaching / Learning methods: Lectures 40 h (29%), Tutorial 20 h (14%), Independent Study 80 h (57%)
Teaching Languages: Finnish, English. Details: Course will be lectured in English when needed
Conduct: Written Examination, Practical Exercises. Details: Practical Exercisea are mainly aerosols dynamic calculations 40% of these exercise should be completed
Assessment: 0 (Fail) - 5 (Excellent). Details: Assessment based mainly on written examination. Activity of these exercises give extra points.
Organizing Department: Department of Physics
Course Director: Ari Laaksonen
Teachers: Petri Tiitta
Contact Persons: petri.tiitta@uku.fi
Registration for the course: Autumn: Kampusnet/ Wossikka Spring: WebOodi
Keywords: atmospheric aerosol, ultrafine particles, condensation, nucleation