Meteorology, climatology, and the water cycle

- difference between weather and climate

- structure of the atmosphere, radiation balance, greenhouse effect, wind circulation, low-pressure systems/high-pressure systems, tropical cyclones, tornadoes

- general ocean circulation (Munk, major currents, Conveyor Belt)

- geographic distribution and definition of climates

- current climate change

- global water cycle, hydrological balance, water balance, energy balance above a cultivated plot to estimate evapotranspiration

Acquire fundamental knowledge about how the atmosphere and ocean work, and about the water cycle as it applies to meteorology and climatology.

100% continuous assessment

Understanding atmospheric and oceanic processes

Mastering weather events

Understanding the concept of current climate change

Controlling the water cycle

Mastering climate regionalization