ClimatologyLaajuus (7 cr)
Code: TE00BS57
Credits
7 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Understand how the interplay of solar radiation, Earth characteristics, and astronomical factors determines the
surface-atmosphere energy balance and the Earth climate distribution.
- Understand how dry air thermodynamics explains the concept of atmospheric stability and its consequences.
- Understand water phase change phenomena and their implications in the atmospheric energy balance.
- Understand the forces that guide the direction and speed of winds in local and global scales.
- Understand the physical aspects that drive climate change
Enrollment
20.11.2024 - 10.01.2025
Timing
13.01.2025 - 07.02.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 25
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS)
Teachers
- Eeva Aarrevaara
Scheduling groups
- Lectures 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TLTIYMUR25KMaster's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS) 25K Lahti
Small groups
- Lectures 1
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Understand how the interplay of solar radiation, Earth characteristics, and astronomical factors determines the
surface-atmosphere energy balance and the Earth climate distribution.
- Understand how dry air thermodynamics explains the concept of atmospheric stability and its consequences.
- Understand water phase change phenomena and their implications in the atmospheric energy balance.
- Understand the forces that guide the direction and speed of winds in local and global scales.
- Understand the physical aspects that drive climate change
Implementation and methods of teaching
The module is part of MUrCS programme and carried out according to a separate module handbook available in GCULearn (eLearning platform in Glasgow Caledonian University). The module is available only for MUrCS students. The implementation is by University of Huelva and by a visiting lecturer from University of Bologna.
Timing and attendance
The course duration is from 13th January to 7th February, 2025. The lectures are given at the campus and participation of the students is obligatory.
Learning material and recommended literature
Material is specified in the Module Handbook and on the learning platform.
Alternative completion methods
No alternative ways to pass the course.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
02.12.2023 - 31.12.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
5 - 25
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS)
Teachers
- Eeva Aarrevaara
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Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TLTIYMUR24KMaster's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS) 24K Lahti
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Understand how the interplay of solar radiation, Earth characteristics, and astronomical factors determines the
surface-atmosphere energy balance and the Earth climate distribution.
- Understand how dry air thermodynamics explains the concept of atmospheric stability and its consequences.
- Understand water phase change phenomena and their implications in the atmospheric energy balance.
- Understand the forces that guide the direction and speed of winds in local and global scales.
- Understand the physical aspects that drive climate change
Implementation and methods of teaching
The module is part of MUrCS programme and carried out according to a separate module handbook available in GCULearn (eLearning platform in Glasgow Caledonian University). The module is available only for MUrCS students. The implementation is by University of Huelva and by a visiting lecturer from University of Bologna.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.11.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
02.01.2023 - 28.02.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS)
Teachers
- Eeva Aarrevaara
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TLTIYMUR23KMaster's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS) 23K Lahti
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Understand how the interplay of solar radiation, Earth characteristics, and astronomical factors determines the
surface-atmosphere energy balance and the Earth climate distribution.
- Understand how dry air thermodynamics explains the concept of atmospheric stability and its consequences.
- Understand water phase change phenomena and their implications in the atmospheric energy balance.
- Understand the forces that guide the direction and speed of winds in local and global scales.
- Understand the physical aspects that drive climate change
Implementation and methods of teaching
The module is part of MUrCS programme and carried out according to a separate module handbook available in GCULearn (eLearning platform in Glasgow Caledonian University). The module is available only for MUrCS students. The implementation is by University of Huelva and by a visiting lecturer from University of Bologna.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
01.01.2022 - 31.03.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 25
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Climate and Sustainability (MUrCS)
Teachers
- Eeva Aarrevaara
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TLTIYMUR22K
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:
- Understand how the interplay of solar radiation, Earth characteristics, and astronomical factors determines the
surface-atmosphere energy balance and the Earth climate distribution.
- Understand how dry air thermodynamics explains the concept of atmospheric stability and its consequences.
- Understand water phase change phenomena and their implications in the atmospheric energy balance.
- Understand the forces that guide the direction and speed of winds in local and global scales.
- Understand the physical aspects that drive climate change
Implementation and methods of teaching
The module is part of MUrCS programme and carried out according to a separate module handbook available in GCULearn (eLearning platform in Glasgow Caledonian University). The module is available only for MUrCS students. The implementation is by University of Huelva and by a visiting lecturer from University of Bologna.
Assessment scale
1-5