Snow, Skiing Centres
| Title | ΧΙΟΝΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΧΙΟΝΟΔΡΟΜΙΚΑ ΚΕΝΤΡΑ / Snow, Skiing Centres |
| Code | 313Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Forestry and Natural Environment |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420000143 |
| Academic Year | 2017 – 2018 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600109575
|
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600109575
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
•Have understood the atmospheric conditions for the creation of snowfall and the properties of snow on the surface of the soil
•Understanding the hydrological role of snow and its importance as an extremely important renewable resource
•Have understood the possibilities of developing snow sports and making better use of snowmobile in the context of mountain tourism
•Lastly, be aware of the methods and works of snow-settling
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
Snow meteorology, Snow Properties. Snow - underground waters and run-offs, snowmelt and floods. Snow-slides, snow-sloping hazards and deterrence. Snow-settling systems, forest and avalanches. Skiing center, Artificial Snow Generation. Snow accidents. methods ofcorecting avalanches.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Information and Communication Technologies are used in teaching such as Projectors, PowerPoint presentations, video and photos
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 26 | ||||
| Laboratory Work | 13 | ||||
| Fieldwork | 9 | ||||
| Reading Assigment | 20 | ||||
| Written assigments | 18 | ||||
| Exams | 4 | ||||
| Total | 90 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΣ Ι. ΣΤΑΘΗΣ 2019 " ΤΟ ΧΙΟΝΙ, Ιδιότητες- μετεωρολογία χιονιού- χιονολισθήσεις- χιονοδρομικά κέντρα"
Last Update
03-11-2020
