Meteorology
| Title | ΜΕΤΕΩΡΟΛΟΓΙΑ / Meteorology |
| Code | NGMC 302Y |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Prodromos Zanis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019024 |
Programme of Study: PPS-Tmīma Geōlogías (2020-sīmera)
Registered students: 97
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600257310
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Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Course Type 2016-2020
- General Knowledge
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600257310
- At the Website of the School: http://www.geo.auth.gr/courses/gmc/gmc318y/
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=721
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
1) Distinguish and define the basic characteristics of the atmosphere.
2) Distinguish and explain the physical processes that control the weather of a region.
3) Distinguish, define and explain the characteristics of the meteorological elements that control the weather (solar and terrestrial radiation, pressure, temperature, precipitation, wind, etc.).
4) Interpret meteorological phenomena in relation to the physical and dynamic processes that govern them such as radiation, thermodynamics, dynamics and microphysics of the atmosphere.
5) Operate basic meteorological instruments and select appropriate techniques for data collection and interpretation.
6) Interpret meteorological maps.
7. Communicate written and oral weather issues.
8) Recognize and accept the relationships of meteorology to the environmental and social sciences and the potential for highlighting the importance of meteorology to them.
9) Handle/manage issues related to weather forecasting.
10) Continue with the necessary skills for graduate studies in meteorology, climatology and atmospheric sciences.
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General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
Course Content (Syllabus)
1) Introduction and structure of the atmosphere. Introduction to the subject of Meteorology. The atmosphere and its structure. Extent, composition and total mass of the earth's atmosphere. Vertical distribution of the atmosphere. The elliptical orbit of the earth around the sun.
2) Electromagnetic spectrum. Basic parameters of radiation. Radiation laws. Solar station. The solar radiation in the atmosphere. The intensity of solar radiation on the surface of the earth and the factors that affect it. Earth radiation.
3) Temperature of the atmosphere. Temperature measurement. Heating the atmosphere. Variation of air temperature with height. The greenhouse effect.
4) Humidity of the atmosphere. Hygrometric parameters. Humidity measurement. Dew-point temperature. Absolute humidity. Water vapor mixing ratio and specific humidity. Relative humidity. Precipitable water.
5) Atmospheric pressure. Hydrostatic equation. The change in atmospheric pressure with height. Isobars. Isopleths of height and thickness. Measurement of atmospheric pressure. Wind and wind measurement. Forces that regulate the wind.
6) Atmospheric thermodynamics. Thermodynamic systems. Thermodynamic characteristics of dry and wet air. Equation of state for dry and moist air. Specific air heat. The first law of thermodynamics. Non adiabatic and adiabatic changes. Poisson equation and potential temperature. Upward and downward movements in the atmosphere.
7) Static of the atmosphere. Sample method. Investigation of static equilibrium in the atmosphere. Stability and instability of unsaturated and saturated air.
8) Condensation - clouds - precipitation. Cloud classification. Cloud cover. Fog and fog categories. Dew and frost. Rain, snow and hail. Precipitation categories depending on the way the rain clouds form. Rain generation mechanisms.
9) Atmospheric depressions. Characteristics of air masses. Frontal surfaces and fronts - Weather systems. Depressions and categories of depressions. Cyclones and cyclogenesis. Anticyclones and types of anticyclones.
Laboratory teaching exercises outline
• Radiation - Observation - Methods of calculation - recording.
• Radiation - Processing of solar radiation data. Laboratory exercises.
• Temperature - Observation - Recording.
• Temperature: Analysis of tapes and data processing.
• Humidity - Observation - Recording.
• Humidity - Methods for calculating hygrometric parameters and processing of moisture data. Laboratory Exercises.
• Rain - Observation - Recording and analysis of precipitation data (intensity - duration).
• Wind - Observation, recording and analysis of results.
• Atmospheric Pressure - Observation - Recording.
• Atmospheric Pressure - Analysis of tapes and data processing. Laboratory Exercises
• Meteorological Observation (*) - Clouds - Wind - Radiation - Visibility.
• Meteorological Observation (*) - Meteorological shelter - Rain - Evaporation - Ground Temperatures.
(*):The last two laboratories are held outdoors at the AUTH Meteorological Station.
Keywords
meteorology, weather, atmosphere
Educational Material Types
- 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 the course web page
2) The teacher communicates with students through email and Facebook
3) The class evaluation is performed through the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 52 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 39 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Fieldwork | 6 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 100 |
Student Assessment
Description
1. Written Examination with multiple-choice, short or long answer questions (80%) and solution of exercises (20%) on topics taught at both theory and laboratories exercises. It can constitute 100% of the total mark.
2. Optional paper delivery with analysis and exercise solutions may give additional up to 2 marks out of 10 if the written examination is graded with at least 5 out of 10 pass mark.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- 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)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1Α. «Μαθήματα Γενικής Μετεωρολογίας». Τ. Μακρογιάννης, Χ. Σαχσαμάνογλου. ΧΑΡΙΣ Μ.Ε.Π.Ε.
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