Introduction to Meteorology and Climatology
7.5 credits
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1ME052
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1ME052
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Physics G1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 14 May 2014
- Responsible department
- Department of Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
General entry requirements
Learning outcomes
After the course the student shall be able to
- describe the atmosphere's structure and how meteorological parameters (temperature, air pressure, humidity) vary in time and space
- describe the global circulation of the atmosphere, frontal systems and atmospheric motions on a local scale
- describe the Earth's climate and factors affecting it
- describe how meteorological observations are performed and how they are used in the forecast work
Content
Radiation, temperature and wind conditions in the atmosphere. Condensation and precipitation. Air masses and fronts. Low and high pressure systems. Tropical meteorology. Meteorological standard instruments and their accuracy. Cloud classification. Climatology.
Instruction
Lectures and home assignments.
Assessment
Written Examination (6 ECTS) at the end of the course. The home assignments corresponds to 1.5 ESTS. To pass the course both the written examination and the home assignments must be passed.
A student who fails the exam may try again in agreement with the director of study.