Duration
20h Th
Number of credits
| Master in environmental science and management (120 ECTS) | 2 crédits | |||
| Advanced Master in Environmental Sciences and Management in Developing Countries (Registrations are closed) | 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 course includes a theoretical module providing some bases in climatology: structure of the atmosphere, greenhouse effect, the different types of climates, observation instruments, energy balances of the atmosphere and the surface, humidity indicators, potential temperature, winds and general circulation.
This theoretical module is followed by practical sessions where the student will use meteorological and / or climatic data, as well as projections for the future, relating to different regions of the world. This work will be carried out in groups, each group working on a region of its choice. These sessions will apply the concepts seen in the theoretical course by analyzing more specifically:
1. The Köppen-Geiger classification of climates
2. The energy balance of the surface
3. Variables describing the humidity of the air
4. Climate change
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 course and practical exercises in class. A computer is required for the practical exercises.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
4-hour lectures (one of two times per day) according to time slot availability.
Alternation of theory and practical works.
No lecture in 2022-2023.
Recommended or required readings
- Powerpoint presentations and paper copies
- References of web sites
- Guyot, climatologie de l'environnement, 2nd edition
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Additional information:
Reports on the pratical work.
Oral examination
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
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)