Synoptic climatology Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Synoptic climatology
Module code: W2-GF-S2-602
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The content of the module enables the student to understand the role played by dynamic processes in the atmosphere, with particular emphasis on atmospheric circulation, in shaping weather and climate on various spatial and temporal scales, and to learn about computer tools for analyzing these processes. The student acquires the skills to analyze the degree of dependence between the dynamic features of the atmosphere and climate elements, using computer tools, statistics, the laws of physics, and the basics of astronomy.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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]
the student has extended knowledge of synoptic and dynamic climatology and the place of these branches of climatology in the system of geographical sciences. Understands the concept of information technology and its applications in meteorology and climatology [W2-GF-S2-602 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5] KGG2_W04 [2/5]
has in-depth knowledge of selected areas of physics describing/explaining dynamic processes in the atmosphere and in the field of statistics necessary for searching for relationships between atmospheric circulation and weather and climate variability. Has the ability to use the acquired knowledge in practice in various areas and forms [W2-GF-S2-602 _2]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5] KGG2_U02 [4/5]
acquires and verifies meteorological data; using statistical methods, analyses the relationships between the dynamic features of the atmosphere and the weather and climate and draws appropriate conclusions on this basis. Understands how to apply appropriate IT tools in the analysis of meteorological and synoptic data [W2-GF-S2-602 _3]
 KGG2_U01 [4/5]
knows the basic types and circulation indices and calendars of circulation types at various spatial scales [W2-GF-S2-602 _4]
 KGG2_U03 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-602 _fs_1] 10 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-602 _1 W2-GF-S2-602 _2 W2-GF-S2-602 _3 W2-GF-S2-602 _4
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
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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