Meteorology

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.