Duration
24h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The lectures contain the following theoretical chapters:
1. Observation of the atmosphere
2. Surface and atmospheric energy budgets
3. Atmospheric thermodynamics and air mass stability
4. General circulation of the atmosphere and climates
All chapters contain pratical exercises allowing a better assimilation of the theory by the student.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of this course, the student will know the bases of climatology and will be able to apply them to some major environmental problems.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
basic knowledge of mathematics, physics (thermodynamics), biology and geography
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theoretical lessons and exercices
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
4-hour lectures (one of two times per day) according to time slot availability.
Alternation of theory and practical works.
Recommended or required readings
- Powerpoint presentations and paper copies
- References of web sites
- Guyot, climatologie de l'environnement, 2nd edition
Assessment methods and criteria
oral examination
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
No particular remarks. Partim climatology given in five 4-hour half-days . Examination organised in Arlon in January, date to be fixed. Oral examination.
Contacts
Louis FRANCOIS
(louis.francois@uliege.be)