Duration
20h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in geography, global change (120 ECTS) | 2 crédits |
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 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