Meteorology and climatology Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024

Module name: Meteorology and climatology
Module code: W2-GF-S1-108
Programme code: W2-S1GF19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Learning the basics of meteorology and climatology, acquiring the skills of conducting measurements and observations at a meteorological station, using meteorological data (meteorological yearbooks and Internet databases), interpreting a synoptic map. Learning about climate diversity, its variability and impact on human health, economy and geographical environment.
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]
can use 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. [U01]
 U01 [5/5]
he can cooperate and work in a group, taking various roles. [U02]
 U04 [3/5]
the 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 [W01]
 W01 [4/5]
a student knows the methods and tools, including the techniques of obtaining meteorological data; is able to perform meteorological observations by himself/herself; knows how to use meteorological data for climatological purposes. [W02]
 W01 [5/5]
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 [W03]
 W01 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S1_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam W01 W03
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S1_fs_2] 30 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work U01 U02 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
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)
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
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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