Physical Climatology and Climate Models
| Title | Φυσική Κλιματολογία και Κλιματικά Μοντέλα / Physical Climatology and Climate Models |
| Code | NGMCM205Y |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600025539 |
Programme of Study: PMS METEŌROLOGIA, KLIMATOLOGIA KAI ATMOSFAIRIKO PERIVALLON 2024-2029
Registered students: 11
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600281684
|
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600281684
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=16672
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- NGMCM103Y Programming in Atmospheric Sciences
General Prerequisites
Basic programming knowledge
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will have:
1) Understood the fundamental physical processes governing the climate system
2) Linked the physical processes of the climate with the basic functions of climate models
3) Become familiar with major international climate data repositories/databases
4) Practiced the analysis of climate data for applications in climate and climate change-related problems
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Generate new research ideas
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Components of the climate system: Atmosphere – Hydrosphere – Cryosphere – Biosphere
Interactions among components of the climate system
Climate forcing, climate feedbacks, climate sensitivity
Types and characteristics of climate models
Global circulation models (GCMs), Regional climate models (RCMs)
Introduction to climate model parameterizations
Fundamental equations of climate models
Numerical methods for solving equations
Stability of numerical models, Prognostic equations
Climate simulations: Hindcast / Historical / Projections
Climate scenarios, Climate projections
Uncertainty in climate projections
Model intercomparison projects
Simulation ensembles
IPCC Assessment Reports
Practical data management applications in AUTH infrastructures
Management of climate data from international databases (e.g., C3S – Climate Data Store)
Keywords
Climatology, Climate models
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Interactive excersises
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
In teaching: use of videos, quizzes, online interactive material (e.g., interactive climate atlas)
In communication: use of the e-learning platform for communication with students
In assessment: online tests (via e-learning)
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 40 | ||||
| Reading Assigment | 40 | ||||
| Written assigments | 40 | ||||
| Total | 120 |
Student Assessment
Description
Coursework during the semester (30%)
Participation in final exams (70%)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
https://oer.uclouvain.be/jspui/handle/20.500.12279/286
Last Update
06-10-2025
