Snow, skiing centres
| Title | Χιονολογία, Χιονοδρομικά Κέντρα / Snow, skiing centres |
| Code | 931Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Forestry and Natural Environment |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019495 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Dasologías kai Fysikoý Perivállontos (2020-sīmera)
Registered students: 7
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600276016
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600276016
- At the Website of the School: https://www.for.auth.gr/
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=13970
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (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
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
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
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
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 | 13 | 0.4 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 13 | 0.4 | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | 5 | 0.2 | ✓ | ||
| Project | 12 | 0.4 | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 12 | 0.4 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 5 | 0.2 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 60 | 2 |
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
Στάθης Δημήτριος 2022. Χιόνι και Χιονοδρομικά Κέντρα. Πανεπιστημιακές Σημειώσεις. ΑΠΘ
Last Update
26-10-2025
