CLIMATE, METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SYSTEMS - SFG1014

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

In-Class Test

Assessment 1: Exam

Exam

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Written Assignment 

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of climate and atmospheric science. 
Climatology covers changes in climate over variable periods of time whilst the meteorology section will address short-term variations in weather, both long-term and short. The course is primarily lecture based but a number of workshops/lab classes to collect and interpret weather data.

School of Applied Sciences

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Geography

SFG1014 - CLIMATE, METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SYSTEMS

CLIMATE, METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SYSTEMS

be able to demonstrate individual writing skills through the production of a report

be able to distinguish between the different types of weather systems

to able to differentiate between weather and climate

be able to describe specific atmospheric processes and how they influence weather patterns around the World

be able to measure atmospheric parameters and interpret weather data

be able to demonstrate a basic understanding the composition and functioning of the atmosphere

be able to describe and explain the major influences on the weather patterns within specific environments e.g. the UK

be able to analyze and interpret weather data 