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Climate change in urban environmentLaajuus (8 cr)

Code: TE00BS58

Credits

8 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

- Demonstrate awareness and understanding of atmospheric physical, thermodynamics, dynamic processes and evolving
weather in a climatic context.
- Critically appraise the coupling of urban environment to meteorological-climate, atmospheric stability.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of model outputs and interpretation.
- Identify and critically evaluate the nature, causes and implications of extreme events.
- Identify and critically evaluate the effects of climate change in urban environments .
- Demonstrate technical ability in analytical methods in the evaluation of climate change mitigation/adaptation strategies.

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 10.01.2025

Timing

10.02.2025 - 07.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

8 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 students should be able to:

- Demonstrate awareness and understanding of atmospheric physical, thermodynamics, dynamic processes and evolving
weather in a climatic context.
- Critically appraise the coupling of urban environment to meteorological-climate, atmospheric stability.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of model outputs and interpretation.
- Identify and critically evaluate the nature, causes and implications of extreme events.
- Identify and critically evaluate the effects of climate change in urban environments .
- Demonstrate technical ability in analytical methods in the evaluation of climate change mitigation/adaptation strategies.

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 Glasgow Caledonian University and by a visiting lecturer from University of Sao Paulo and other visitors.

Timing and attendance

The course duration is from 10th February to 7th March, 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

8 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 students should be able to:

- Demonstrate awareness and understanding of atmospheric physical, thermodynamics, dynamic processes and evolving
weather in a climatic context.
- Critically appraise the coupling of urban environment to meteorological-climate, atmospheric stability.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of model outputs and interpretation.
- Identify and critically evaluate the nature, causes and implications of extreme events.
- Identify and critically evaluate the effects of climate change in urban environments .
- Demonstrate technical ability in analytical methods in the evaluation of climate change mitigation/adaptation strategies.

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 Glasgow Caledonian University and by a visiting lecturer from University of Sao Paulo and other visitors.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

01.02.2023 - 19.03.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

8 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 students should be able to:

- Demonstrate awareness and understanding of atmospheric physical, thermodynamics, dynamic processes and evolving
weather in a climatic context.
- Critically appraise the coupling of urban environment to meteorological-climate, atmospheric stability.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of model outputs and interpretation.
- Identify and critically evaluate the nature, causes and implications of extreme events.
- Identify and critically evaluate the effects of climate change in urban environments .
- Demonstrate technical ability in analytical methods in the evaluation of climate change mitigation/adaptation strategies.

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 Glasgow Caledonian University and by a visiting lecturer from University of Sao Paulo and other visitors.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

01.02.2022 - 30.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

8 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 students should be able to:

- Demonstrate awareness and understanding of atmospheric physical, thermodynamics, dynamic processes and evolving
weather in a climatic context.
- Critically appraise the coupling of urban environment to meteorological-climate, atmospheric stability.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of model outputs and interpretation.
- Identify and critically evaluate the nature, causes and implications of extreme events.
- Identify and critically evaluate the effects of climate change in urban environments .
- Demonstrate technical ability in analytical methods in the evaluation of climate change mitigation/adaptation strategies.

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 Glasgow Caledonian University and by a visiting lecturer from University of Sao Paulo and other visitors.

Assessment scale

1-5