Climate change in urban enviromentLaajuus (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
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
-
TLTIYMUR24KMaster'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
-
TLTIYMUR23KMaster'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