Meteorology

Duration

40h Th, 20h Pr

Number of credits

Lecturer

Louis François

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The main theoretical chapters are as follows: Introduction 1. Observing the atmosphere 2. Radiative processes and energy balance 3. Thermostatics 4. Atmosphere fundamental equations 5. Theory of atmospheric movements (geostrophic approximation, thermal wind, atmospheric waves, etc) 6. The planetary boundary layer (atmospheric turbulence) 7. Saturation and condensation processes 8. Large-scale atmospheric circulation  

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The objective of the course is an introduction to atmopheric dynamics and meteorological processes.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Good knowledge of mathematics and mechanics, basic knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Exercises linked to the various chapters. 

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

The course is given on the first semester. For the timetable and the room of the lectures, please contact  Louis.Francois@ulg.ac.be

Recommended or required readings

The pdf files of the lessons are available to the students.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral examination: theory
Written examination: exercices

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Louis François, Chargé de cours, Institute of Astrophysics and Geophysics (Bat. B5c), Tel. 04/366 97 76,
e-mail: Louis.Francois@ulg.ac.be 

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