Meteorology and climatology Field of study: Environmental Protection
Programme code: W2-S1OS19.2023

Module name: Meteorology and climatology
Module code: 1OS_23_13
Programme code: W2-S1OS19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject covers issues from the basics of meteorology and climatology, such as: structure and components of the atmosphere, radiation balance, heat balance, water in the atmosphere, atmospheric circulation, geographic and circulating climate factors, climate classifications, climate changes, climate elements and their measurements, meteorological conditions air pollution, models of pollution spreading in the atmosphere. The subject is addressed to students of Environmental Protection, therefore special attention will be paid to meteorological determinants of air pollution and its protection.
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]
Demonstrates knowledge of basic software packages to the extent that allows their use in professional life (word processors, databases, spreadsheets, numerical libraries) and knows and uses basic GIS applications. [U01]
 1OS_W06 [2/5] 1OS_W07 [2/5]
The student has advanced knowledge of selected branches of physics describing / explaining dynamic processes in the atmosphere and in the field of statistics necessary to search for the relationship between atmospheric circulation and weather and climate variability. Has the ability to use the acquired knowledge in practice in various fields and forms. [W01]
 1OS_W01 [2/5] 1OS_W04 [2/5] 1OS_W07 [2/5]
The student has knowledge of anthropogenic atmospheric pollution, its effects and methods of prevention, and is able to indicate the most important areas of human activity in which adaptation to climate change is needed and indicate the main actions that can be taken [W02]
 1OS_W05 [3/5] 1OS_W06 [3/5] 1OS_W11 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [1OS_23_13 Lab] 20 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work U01 W01 W02
lecture [1OS_23_13 W] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work W01 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
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
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
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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