Synoptic and Dynamic Meteorology
| Title | ΣΥΝΟΠΤΙΚΗ ΚΑΙ ΔΥΝΑΜΙΚΗ ΜΕΤΕΩΡΟΛΟΓΙΑ / Synoptic and Dynamic Meteorology |
| Code | GMC 884E |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Ioannis Pytharoulis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001809 |
Programme of Study: PPS-Tmīma Geōlogías (2020-sīmera)
Registered students: 1
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600215693
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
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/1/600215693
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=11658
- Other: http://users.auth.gr/pyth/synoptiki_dynamiki_meteorologia/
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Familiarity with the use of computers, calculus, vector analysis
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course,the students will:
1) Understand the structure and life cycle of weather systems
2) Be able to analyse quantitatively the characteristics of meteorological systems
3) Understand the prevailing meteorological conditions (using weather observations and charts)
4) Be able to make survey of the international scientific literature on meteorological systems
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction. Meteorological coordinate systems. Thermodynamic diagrams. Atmospheric observations at synoptic stations: surface and upper air. Synthesis and analysis of weather charts. Fronts. Cyclones and anticyclones. Rossby waves. Equations of atmospheric motion. Balanced motions.
Keywords
Meteorological coordinate systems, Atmospheric observations, Synthesis and analysis of weather charts, Equations of atmospheric motion
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
1) All class material is available in electronic form to all students through elearning and the course web page.
2) Communication with the students through e-mail, sis.auth.gr, elearning.auth.gr
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 78 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 9 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 90 |
Student Assessment
Description
Quality management system of the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
ΜΑΘΗΜΑΤΑ ΓΕΝΙΚΗΣ ΜΕΤΕΩΡΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ
Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 6808
Έκδοση: 3/2004
Συγγραφείς: ΜΑΚΡΟΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ ΤΙΜΟΛΕΩΝ, ΣΑΧΣΑΜΑΝΟΓΛΟΥ ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ
ISBN: 978-960-88036-2-6
Τύπος: Σύγγραμμα
Διαθέτης (Εκδότης): ΧΑΡΙΣ Μ.Ε.Π.Ε
Additional bibliography for study
Καρακώστας Θ., 2013. Σημειώσεις Δυναμικής Μετεωρολογίας.
Last Update
06-04-2020
