Meteorology, Part 1

Duration

20h Th, 10h Pr

Number of credits

Lecturer

Louis François

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

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, hybrid learning)

The course is given on the first 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 

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