Basics of meteorology and climatology Field of study: Aquamatics - Interdisciplinary Management of Water Environments
Programme code: W2-S1AQ20.2023

Module name: Basics of meteorology and climatology
Module code: W2-AQ-S1-016
Programme code: W2-S1AQ20.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module allows a student to learn the basics of meteorology and climatology, acquire the skills of conducting measurements and observations at a meteorological station, using meteorological data (meteorological yearbooks and Internet databases), and interpret a synoptic map. It will make it possible to learn about climate diversity, its variability and its impact on water management.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): Basics of hydrology [W2-AQ-S1-009]
Basics of hydrology - field classes [W2-AQ-S1-046]
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
A student has basic knowledge about the nature of meteorology and climatology, their place in the system of sciences, the most important scientific problems and their relations to other sciences. [W2-AQ-S1-016​ _1]
 AQ1_W01 [5/5]
A student knows the methods and tools used in meteorology and climatology, including the techniques of obtaining meteorological data; is able to independently perform meteorological observations; knows how to use meteorological data for climatological purposes. [W2-AQ-S1-016​ _2]
 AQ1_W01 [3/5] AQ1_U03 [3/5] AQ1_W08 [3/5]
A student understands the basic phenomena and processes occurring in the Earth's atmosphere; can determine the diversity of climate on the globe - knows the basic types of climate. [W2-AQ-S1-016​ _3]
 AQ1_W02 [5/5]
A student can use the basic theoretical knowledge and available sources of meteorological information (Meteorological Yearbooks, monthly summaries, electronic sources - meteorological databases) to analyze climatic processes and phenomena, demonstrating the ability to make correct inferences. [W2-AQ-S1-016​ _4]
 AQ1_U01 [3/5] AQ1_U03 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [W2-AQ-S1 _016​_fs​_2] 30 Description [a03] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		course work W2-AQ-S1-016​ _2 W2-AQ-S1-016​ _4
lecture [W2-AQ-S1​_016​_fs​_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07]  		exam W2-AQ-S1-016​ _1 W2-AQ-S1-016​ _3
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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