Climatology

 

The course „Climatology“ describes fundamental aspects and working methods of climatology, such as the introduction to astronomical fundamentals, climate elements and climatic factors, ground-level and planetary radiation and energy budget, general circulation of the tropics and extratropics, climate classifications and climatic fluctuations, climate measurement, human influence on the climate, basic concepts of human and bioclimatology.

 

Degree programme	B.Sc. Applied Geography
Semester	1. Semester
Language of Instruction	German
Module Physical Geography	Geomorphology Climatology Bio- und Soil Geography Basic Seminar: Physical Geography; including field course
Credit Points	Geomorphology - 4 Climatology - 4 Bio- und Soil Geography - 4 Basic Seminar: Physical Geography; including field course - 6
Requirements	None
Examination	Module Examination: Written exam in the second semester of 90 minutes. The following courses are tested: Geomorphology Climatology Bio- and Soil Geography Homework assignment in the second semester : Basic Seminar Physical Geography