Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

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.

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

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

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.

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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