Climatology and Meteorology for the Naturalist

-to provide the theoretical foundations for understanding why and how the climate varies in a given location over the course of a year, as well as from one year to the next, and between various locations—whether nearby or farther apart.

- Provide the practical foundations for collecting source data (event-based, “normal,” or historical), analyzing it (compiling tables, calculating means, medians, and extremes, creating graphs, etc.), interpreting it (physical, geographic/topographic, and even macroclimatic processes), and understanding its consequences (ecological, evolutionary).

- to provide a useful foundation for gaining the necessary perspective not only on their professional activities but also on the media coverage and growing public awareness of the phenomenon of global climate change—and, above all, its effects and its “visible” and “invisible” signs.

The course is divided into three modules. Each module is open to continuing education students. The order of the modules may be changed depending on the availability of guest speakers.

Module 1: Theoretical Foundations of Meteorology and Climatology

Meteorology & Climatology: Effects on Species and Ecosystems

3 sessions of 3 hours each, followed by the completion of a self-directed assignment

Section 2: Collection and Analysis of Climate Data

Data preparation + discussion of issues by group

Group presentations + collective summary

3 sessions of 3 hours each

Segment 3: Forecasts and Models

Speaker from Météo-France (forecasts + climate change)

1 session lasting 3 hours

100% CC

Manager: Errol Véla

Keynote Speaker: Errol Véla

External contributors: Météo-France