Meteorology
Course
In Bude
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Meteorology Course Having exact measurements of the atmosphere is very important in meteorology. This has been helped by the invention of suitable instruments for observation and by the organisation of a network of observing stations to gather weather data. The art of weather forecasting has challenged many minds and much of the worldly wisdom displayed has been identified with weather lore and weather almanacs.
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Subjects
- IT
- Meteorology
Course programme
Syllabus
Earth as a planet
- Definitions
- The Solar System
- The Seasons, Night and Day
- Time
- The Moon and Tides
- Eclipses
The atmosphere
- The Organisation of the Atmosphere
- The Tropical Atmosphere
- The Mid-Latitude Atmosphere
Weather patterns
- Synoptic Maps
- Weather Processes
- Cloud Types
Weather patterns (cont.)
- Factors Affecting Pressure and Wind
- Regional Weather Phenomena
- The Life Cycle of a Cyclone
- Thunderstorms
- The Life Cycle of a Thunderstorm
Weather forecasting
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Television Weather Casting
- Setting Up Your Own Weather Station
- Weather Hazards
Atmospheric pollution
- Concentration of Pollutants
- The Past Effects of Pollution
- The Greenhouse Effect
- The Ozone Layer
- Sunspots
Climatic change
- Methane
- Volcanoes
- El Nino
- Atmospheric Cures
- Changing Climates
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Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 105 hrs.
Meteorology