Applied and Dynamic Climatology
| Title | ΕΦΑΡΜΟΣΜΕΝΗ ΚΑΙ ΔΥΝΑΜΙΚΗ ΚΛΙΜΑΤΟΛΟΓΙΑ / Applied and Dynamic Climatology |
| Code | GMC 767Ε |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Christina Anagnostopoulou |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001806 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600285552
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
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/1/600285552
- At the Website of the School: http://www.geo.auth.gr/courses/gmc/gmc767e/
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
1. Understanding the physical parameters driving the atmospheric genaral circulation.
2. Learning about the dynamical climate parameters
3. Learning about the impact of climate on other sciences (agriculture, forestry, health, tourism, etc)
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
Course Content (Syllabus)
Mean synoptic situation of the atmosphere. Air masses. Atmospheric centres of action
(frequencies-trajectories). Weather types. Reasons for climate generation. Satellite Climatology.
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. Class material is available in electronic form
2. Teacher communicates with students through e-mail
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 40 | 1.3 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 36 | 1.2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tutorial | 21 | 0.7 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 100 | 3.3 |
Student Assessment
Description
Quality Management System of the Quality Assurance Unit (MODIP).
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Μαθήματα Γεωργικής Μετεωρολογίας και Κλιματολογίας, Χρονοπούλου - Σερέλη Αικ. και Φλόκας Απ., Εκδόσεις Ζήτη (2010)
Last Update
15-07-2025
