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Description
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To familiarise the student with a wide range of meteorological topics.To show the physical and technical aspects of meteorological measurement.To show the effect of weather and climate on the environment.
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Learning Outcomes |
1. Identify the underlying physical principles governing meteorological behaviour of the atmosphere.
2. Relate the effects of weather and climate on the environment.
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Full-time hours per semester |
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| Lecture | 24 | No Description | | Independent learning | 75 | study lecture material, undertake background reading | | Total Workload: 99 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indictative Syllabus.
Evolution and Composition of the Atmosphere Vertical structure of the atmosphere Stratosphere, ozone layer, ozone depletion Ionosphere Radiation budget for the Earth/atmosphere system Climate change and health, Geostrophic wind General circulation in the atmosphere Fronts, cyclones, anticyclones Atmospheric water vapour Cloud formation and classification UV radiation and health Meteorological effects on health Satellite meteorology Marine meteorology Acid rain.
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 0% | Examination Weight | 100% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
| This module is category 1 |
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Indicative Reading List
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- Ralph Hardy: 0, Teach yourself weather,
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Other Resources
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ESH | BSc Environmental Science & Health |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HOR | BSc. in Horticulture |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for PS215 |
| Date of Last Revision | 26-JAN-12 |
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