Historical Climatology with Elements of Palaeoclimatology
| Title | ΙΣΤΟΡΙΚΗ ΚΛΙΜΑΤΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΜΕ ΣΤΟΙΧΕΙΑ ΠΑΛΑΙΟΚΛ. / Historical Climatology with Elements of Palaeoclimatology |
| Code | GMC 657Ε |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Konstantia Tolika |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001804 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Class ID | 600257476
|
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/1/600257476
- At the Website of the School: http://www.geo.auth.gr/courses/gmc/gmc657e/
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
This course will provide student with the(a) causes/theories of climate change and(b)knowledge of Earth's climate evolution from the time of its formation to the present.
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work in an international context
Course Content (Syllabus)
Theories of climatic change. Evolution of earth’s climates during the geological centuries. Evolution of climate during the last millenniums (since the end of the last ice age). Climate evolution during the historical years. Climate evolution during the period of instrumental meteorological observation. Climate in the last century. Human impacts on climate. Climate in the future.
Keywords
Evolution of earth’s climates during the geological centuries, Theories of climatic change
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
Description
1) All class material (PowerPoint presentations)is available to all students.
2) The teacher communicates with students through e-mail.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 52 | 1.7 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 5 | 0.2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 60 | 2 |
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)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Ιστορική κλιματολογία με στοιχεία παλαιοκλιματολογίας (Συγγραφέας: Γ. Γκουτσίδου-Σουρουμάνη)
Additional bibliography for study
Earth’s Climate: Past and Future. By William F. Ruddiman, ISBN 0-7167-3741-8.
Last Update
06-04-2020
