2023
Climatology
Name: Climatology
Code: GEO13354L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Geography
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
Acquisition of basic knowledge of Climatology and Meteorology. As a preparatory discipline of Geography (Physics and Human), it is intended that students acquire sufficient skills that allow them to evolve in other curricular units downstream, as well as intervene directly in the technical and scientific aspects that this area of knowledge alone provides.
Contents
Climatology. Climate and weather. Scale of atmospheric phenomena.
The planet Earth. The shape of the Earth. Maximum circles and smaller circles. Earth's movements and their effects. Geographic location. The time.
The Climate System. The Atmosphere subsystem.
Solar radiation, terrestrial and atmospheric. Radiation and energy balances.
Atmospheric Thermodynamics. Temperature and humidity of air. Atmospheric Stability and Instability. Condensation of atmospheric water vapor. Evaporation and evapotranspiration. Soil water balance. Precipitation.
Dynamics of the Atmosphere. Atmospheric pressure. Wind. General Circulation of Atmosphere.
Air Masses and Fronts.
Synoptic Meteorology: concept, systems of observation; weather charts.
Elements and climatic factors.
Climate classifications. Classification of Köppen. Climate of Portugal.
Climate variability and climate change.
Climate data. Observations and meteorological instruments. Meteorological stations. Climate normal. Methods of climatic anal
The planet Earth. The shape of the Earth. Maximum circles and smaller circles. Earth's movements and their effects. Geographic location. The time.
The Climate System. The Atmosphere subsystem.
Solar radiation, terrestrial and atmospheric. Radiation and energy balances.
Atmospheric Thermodynamics. Temperature and humidity of air. Atmospheric Stability and Instability. Condensation of atmospheric water vapor. Evaporation and evapotranspiration. Soil water balance. Precipitation.
Dynamics of the Atmosphere. Atmospheric pressure. Wind. General Circulation of Atmosphere.
Air Masses and Fronts.
Synoptic Meteorology: concept, systems of observation; weather charts.
Elements and climatic factors.
Climate classifications. Classification of Köppen. Climate of Portugal.
Climate variability and climate change.
Climate data. Observations and meteorological instruments. Meteorological stations. Climate normal. Methods of climatic anal
Teaching Methods
Theoretical-practical classes (2x2 hours of weekly contact), in which the immediate practical application of the concepts exposed is a central objective. The exposition of the different themes should stimulate students to discuss the concepts and methodologies associated with their practical application. Students should have timely access to the proposed bibliography. Working from home (in a time similar to that consumed during contact hours) will be stimulated (individual study, job preparation).
Assessment method: 1) Continuous assessment is based on the execution of two or more written tests throughout the semester (T1, T2, ...) and in the execution of practical works (PW) in class. FM (Final Mark) = 0.8 ((T1, T2, ... Tn) / n)) + 0.2 PW. Approval is obtained with final grade of 10 and a minimum of 8 marks is required in any written test (Tn). 2) Alternatively, the evaluation can be obtained with a Final Exam, whose result will be equivalent to the final grade in the course unit.
Assessment method: 1) Continuous assessment is based on the execution of two or more written tests throughout the semester (T1, T2, ...) and in the execution of practical works (PW) in class. FM (Final Mark) = 0.8 ((T1, T2, ... Tn) / n)) + 0.2 PW. Approval is obtained with final grade of 10 and a minimum of 8 marks is required in any written test (Tn). 2) Alternatively, the evaluation can be obtained with a Final Exam, whose result will be equivalent to the final grade in the course unit.
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