Duration
20h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in geography : climatology (120 ECTS) | 2 crédits | |||
| Master in geography, global change (120 ECTS) | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The main theoretical chapters are as follows:
Partim 1
Introduction
1. Observing the atmosphere
2. Radiative processes and energy balance
3. Thermostatics
Partim 2
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 thermodynamics and fluid mechanics (especially for partim 2).
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 second semester. For the schedule and the room of the lectures, please contact Louis.Francois@uliege.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, Professor, Institute of Astrophysics and Geophysics (Bat. B5c), Tel. 04/366 97 76,
e-mail: Louis.Francois@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Lectures given with Lifesize using the ppt of the chapters.
The ppts can be found on the UMCCB web site:
http://www.umccb.ulg.ac.be/Edu/cours_f.php
(password can be obtained by sending an e-mail to Louis.Francois@uliege.be)
Assessment subjects
Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 of the lectures (ppts).
Exercises on Chapter 5.
Assessment methods
Oral examination in videoconference using Lifesize.
Each student receives an exercise and is allocated a preparation time with possible use of notes and ppts of the lectures at that time.
He then presents this exercise at the oral examination using Lifesize.
During this oral part, he is also questioned on the theory with drawing of a question. Readiing of notes and ppts is not allowed at this time.
Contacts
Contact through e-mail: Louis.Francois@uliege.be