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AGR309Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Agro Climatology And Biogeography

This course explores the interrelationship between climate and agriculture. It covers the principles of climatology and biogeography, examining how climatic conditions influence the Earth's atmosphere. Students will learn about radiation laws, atmospheric moisture, pressure and wind systems, condensation, and precipitation processes. The course also addresses seasonal variations, meteorological station equipment, tropical climates, and the impact of climate change on agriculture, including mitigation and adaptation strategies.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
AgroclimatologyBiogeographyClimate ChangeAgricultureMeteorology

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Climatology Principles

2

Biogeography Principles

3

Climate and Weather Elements

4

Atmospheric Dynamics

5

Radiation and Heating

6

Atmospheric Moisture

7

Pressure and Wind Systems

8

Tropical Climates

9

Climate Change Impacts

Total Topics9 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 (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Agricultural Climatologist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Environmental Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Agrometeorologist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Climate Change Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

Sustainable Agriculture Specialist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureEnvironmental ManagementClimate ResearchGovernment AgenciesConsulting

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Principles, Aims and Scope Of Climatology And Biogeography

6h

Unit 1: Principles, Aims and Scope of Climatology

3 study hours
  • •Define climatology and its principles.
  • •Explain the relationship between climate and the environment.
  • •Discuss the approaches to climatology.

Unit 2: Principles, Aims and Scope of Biogeography

3 study hours
  • •Explain the principles of biogeography.
  • •Discuss the aims of biogeography.
  • •State the scope of biogeography.
Week
2

Module 2: The Elements And Control of Climate and Weather and the Dynamics of the Earth's Atmosphere

3h

Unit 1: Meaning and elements of climate and weather

3 study hours
  • •Define climate and weather.
  • •Differentiate between climate and weather.
  • •List and describe the elements of climate and weather.
Week
3

Module 2: The Elements And Control of Climate and Weather and the Dynamics of the Earth's Atmosphere

3h

Unit 2: Factors controlling climate and weather

3 study hours
  • •List the factors that control climate and weather.
  • •Discuss the role of each factor in controlling climate and weather.
Week
4

Module 2: The Elements And Control of Climate and Weather and the Dynamics of the Earth's Atmosphere

3h

Unit 3: Importance of Climate and Weather

3 study hours
  • •Explain the importance of climate and weather on agriculture.
  • •Explain the importance of climate and weather on transportation and communication.
  • •Explain the importance of climate and weather on mode of dressing and houses built.
Week
5

Module 2: The Elements And Control of Climate and Weather and the Dynamics of the Earth's Atmosphere

3h

Unit 4: The Dynamics of the Earth's Atmosphere

3 study hours
  • •Explain applications of the thermodynamics of the earth atmosphere.
  • •Define the planetary boundary layer of the atmosphere.
  • •Describe the forces in the atmosphere planetary waves.
Week
6

Module 3: Radiation and Heating of the Atmospheric Systems

3h

Unit 1: Meaning, Principles and Laws of Radiation

3 study hours
  • •Define radiation and explain its principles.
  • •State and explain the laws of radiation.
Week
7

Module 3: Radiation and Heating of the Atmospheric Systems

3h

Unit 2: Energy in the Atmosphere

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of atmosphere.
  • •Discuss the regions of atmosphere.
  • •Provide explanation on the energy system.
Week
8

Module 3: Radiation and Heating of the Atmospheric Systems

3h

Unit 3: Heating of the Atmosphere

3 study hours
  • •Explain the term Short-wave energy.
  • •Define Long-wave energy.
  • •Explain heat balance.
Week
9

Module 4: Atmospheric Moisture

3h

Unit 1: Forms of Water and Heat Transfers

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the various forms of water.
  • •Explain the different processes of heat transfer.
  • •Identify the energy required to transfer water from one state to another.
Week
10

Module 4: Atmospheric Moisture

3h

Unit 2: Causes of Atmospheric Circulation

3 study hours
  • •Describe the concept of latitude as it affects atmospheric circulation.
  • •Explain the phenomenon of earth rotation as a cause of atmospheric circulation.
Week
11

Module 4: Atmospheric Moisture

3h

Unit 3: The Planetary Scale

3 study hours
  • •Explain the tricellular model of atmospheric circulation.
  • •Explain the concept of synoptic systems as a macro scale of atmospheric circulation.
  • •Differentiate between land and sea breeze systems.
Week
12

Final Revision

6h

Final Revision and Assignments

6 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Work on assignments and TMAs.
Week
13

Final Revision

6h

Final Revision and Exam Preparation

6 study hours
  • •Complete all assignments and TMAs.
  • •Prepare for final examinations.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each module, focusing on key definitions and principles.

2

Develop diagrams illustrating atmospheric processes like radiation, condensation, and wind systems.

3

Practice applying radiation laws to different scenarios, such as varying altitudes or cloud cover.

4

Review past assignments and TMAs, identifying areas where you struggled and need further study.

5

Create flashcards for key terms and concepts, such as 'adiabatic cooling' or 'intertropical convergence zone'.

6

Allocate specific study time for each module, prioritizing those with higher difficulty ratings.

7

Form a study group to discuss complex topics and quiz each other on key concepts.

8

Use online resources and videos to supplement your understanding of challenging topics.

9

Focus on understanding the relationships between climate change and agricultural practices.

10

Practice interpreting weather maps and data to predict local climate conditions.

11

Review the instruments used in a meteorological station and their functions.

12

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 database concepts

13

Practice SQL queries from Units 7-9 weekly

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