Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

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

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

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.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

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.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Material is specified in the Module Handbook and on the learning platform.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative ways to pass the course.

Arviointiasteikko

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