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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
  • TLTIYMUR25K
    Master'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
  • LAB_Virtuaaliopettaja_EYM_01
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLTIYMUR24K
    Master'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
  • TLTIYMUR23K
    Master'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