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AGR205Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Introduction To Agro-Climatology

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of agro-climatology, exploring the interactions between climate and agricultural practices. It examines the elements of weather and climate, including temperature, rainfall, humidity, and solar radiation, and their influence on crop growth and livestock management. The course also covers the dynamics of the atmosphere, pressure and wind systems, and seasonal variations, providing a comprehensive understanding of climatic systems for effective agricultural management.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Agro-climatologyWeatherClimateAgricultureTropics

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Weather and Climate

2

Elements of Weather and Climate

3

Atmospheric Dynamics

4

Radiation Balance

5

Atmospheric Moisture

6

Pressure and Wind Systems

7

Precipitation Processes

8

Seasonal Variations

9

Agro-Climatology

10

Meteorological Instruments

Total Topics10 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (2 methods)

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Agricultural Climatologist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Farm Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Environmental Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Meteorological Technician

Apply your skills in this growing field

Agricultural Extension Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureEnvironmental ManagementWeather ForecastingNatural Resource ManagementClimate Research

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: Principles, Aims and Scope of Climatology

2 study hours
  • •Define weather and climate.
  • •Differentiate between climatology and meteorology.
  • •Discuss the principles and aims of climatology.
  • •Outline the scope of climatology including regional, synoptic, physical, dynamic, applied, and historical climatology.
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: Elements and Controls of Climate and Weather: Temperature and Solar Radiation

2 study hours
  • •Explain the influence of solar and net radiation on temperature.
  • •Describe how cloud cover affects temperature.
  • •Discuss how different surfaces (vegetation, land, water) influence temperature.
  • •Explain the impact of latitude and continentality on temperature.
  • •Discuss the factors affecting solar radiation, including solar input, solar altitude, and length of day.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: Elements and Control of Climate and Weather: Precipitation and Pressure and Winds

2 study hours
  • •Describe the forms of condensation: dew, frost, fog, and clouds.
  • •Explain the types of clouds and their characteristics.
  • •Discuss the forms of precipitation: drizzle, rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
  • •Define atmospheric pressure and wind.
  • •Explain how temperature affects pressure and wind.
Week
4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: Dynamics of Earth's Atmosphere

2 study hours
  • •Explain the factors influencing atmospheric circulation: radiation balance, pressure gradient force, rotation of the earth, and friction.
  • •Describe the general circulation of the atmosphere.
  • •Discuss the monsoon, land and sea breezes as secondary and tertiary circulation systems.
Week
5

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: Radiation and Heating of the Atmospheric System

2 study hours
  • •Describe the sun and its role in the atmospheric system.
  • •Explain how solar energy is transmitted to the earth.
  • •Discuss the disposition of solar radiation in the earth's atmospheric system.
  • •Explain terrestrial and atmospheric radiation.
  • •Discuss the radiation balance and its components.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Atmospheric Moisture

2 study hours
  • •Define atmospheric moisture and its significance.
  • •Explain evaporation and evapotranspiration.
  • •Define humidity and its various indices: absolute, specific, relative, dew-point temperature, and vapor pressure.
  • •Discuss the distribution of humidity over oceans and continents.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: The Dynamics of Pressure and Wind Systems

2 study hours
  • •Explain the global distribution of pressure.
  • •Describe the equatorial low, sub-tropical high, temperate low, and polar high pressure belts.
  • •State the various planetary winds and explain their directions: trade winds, westerlies, and polar easterlies.
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: The Condensation and Precipitation Process

2 study hours
  • •Explain how condensation takes place in the atmosphere.
  • •Discuss the Bergeron-Findeisen and Coalescence theories of raindrop formation.
  • •Explain the types of precipitation: convectional, orographic, and frontal.
Week
9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: Seasonal Variations in Radiation, Daylight and Temperature

2 study hours
  • •Describe the seasonal variations in solar radiation.
  • •Explain the factors affecting solar radiation: length of day, angle of midday sun, distance from the sun, atmospheric absorption, reflection, and scattering.
  • •Describe the seasonal variations in daylight.
  • •Explain the seasonal variations in temperature.
Week
10

Module 2:

2h

Unit 5: Seasonal Variations in Evaporation and Rainfall

2 study hours
  • •Define evaporation and evapotranspiration.
  • •Differentiate between actual and potential evapotranspiration.
  • •Describe the seasonal variations in evaporation and rainfall.
  • •Identify the major causes of seasonal variations: ITD.
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Equipment and Maintenance of Standard Meteorological Stations

2 study hours
  • •Describe the layout of a weather station.
  • •Recognize the equipment for measuring rainfall, air temperature, and humidity.
  • •Explain the categories of weather stations: rainfall, climatological, agroclimatological, and synoptic stations.
  • •Describe the Stevenson screen and its purpose.
Week
12

Module 3:

4h

Unit 2: Measurement of Air Pressure, Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Radiation and Sunshine Duration

2 study hours
  • •Recognize the equipment for measuring air pressure, wind speed, wind direction, radiation, and sunshine duration.
  • •Describe the use of barometers, anemometers, wind vanes, radiometers, and sunshine recorders.
  • •Explain how to measure each of these climatic elements.

Unit 3: Measurement of Evaporation and Evapotranspiration and the Maintenance of a Standard Meteorological Station

2 study hours
  • •Recognize the equipment for measuring evaporation and evapotranspiration.
  • •Describe the use of evaporimeters and lysimeters.
  • •Explain the maintenance of a standard meteorological station.
  • •Discuss the importance of regular observations and equipment maintenance.
Week
13

Module 3:

4h

Unit 4: Climate and Agriculture in the Tropics I

2 study hours
  • •Explain the general effects of radiation on crop growth.
  • •Discuss photoperiodism and its influence on crop distribution.
  • •Explain the general effects of water and humidity on crop growth.
  • •Discuss the impact of climate on agriculture in the tropics.

Unit 5: Climate and Agriculture in the Tropics II

2 study hours
  • •Explain the general effects of temperature on crop growth.
  • •Discuss the relationship between climate, pests, and diseases.
  • •Explain the role of agriculture and irrigation.
  • •Discuss the climate-livestock relationships.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Focus on understanding the relationships between different climatic elements and their impact on agriculture.

2

Create diagrams illustrating atmospheric circulation patterns and pressure systems.

3

Practice identifying and describing different cloud types and precipitation forms.

4

Review the principles and operation of various meteorological instruments.

5

Study the effects of temperature, radiation, water, and humidity on crop growth and livestock management.

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