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ESM212Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Tropical Climatology

This course introduces the fundamental principles of tropical climatology. It explores the meaning, nature, and scope of climatology, with a focus on tropical regions. Topics include the structure and composition of the atmosphere, weather and climate elements, radiation measurement, and tropical cyclones. The course also examines the impact of tropical climatology on agriculture, ecosystems, and human activities, including urban planning and physiological comfort.

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200h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Tropical ClimatologyWeather HazardsClimate ChangeRadiationAgro-climatology

Course Overview

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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

Climatology Definition

2

Tropical Climate Characteristics

3

Atmospheric Structure

4

Weather Elements

5

Radiation Measurement

6

Tropical Cyclones

7

Climate Change Impacts

Total Topics7 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 Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

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Meteorologist

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Climatologist

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Environmental Consultant

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Agricultural Planner

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Urban Planner

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureUrban PlanningEnvironmental ConsultingDisaster ManagementTourism

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: Meaning of Climatology

4 study hours
  • •Define climatology and its relevance.
  • •Discuss the different approaches to studying climatology.
  • •Explain the importance of climatology in various fields.
Week
2

Module 1:

4h

Unit 2: Nature and Scope of Climatology

4 study hours
  • •Define climate and its relationship to meteorology.
  • •Examine the types of climatology: physical, descriptive, and dynamic.
  • •Discuss climatology's relationship with other sciences like ecology.
Week
3

Module 1:

4h

Unit 3: Introduction to Tropical Climatology

4 study hours
  • •State the indices of climate in the tropics.
  • •Explain the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and its impact.
  • •Discuss climate models and their uses.
Week
4

Module 1:

4h

Unit 4: Tropical Cyclones

4 study hours
  • •Examine the differences between hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons.
  • •State the relationship between tropical cyclones and wind speed.
  • •Discuss the requirements for tropical cyclone formation.
Week
5

Module 1:

4h

Unit 5: Impact of Tropical Climatology

4 study hours
  • •Examine the characteristics of tropical montane ecosystems.
  • •Understand the relationship between agricultural practices and climate change in the tropics.
  • •Examine the layers of tropical rainforests and their plant and animal life.
Week
6

Module 2:

4h

Unit 1: Nature and Component of Atmosphere

4 study hours
  • •Explain the structure of the atmosphere.
  • •State the composition of the atmosphere.
  • •Discuss how solar energy influences the atmosphere.
Week
7

Module 2:

4h

Unit 2: Weather and Climate; and Their Various Elements

4 study hours
  • •Define weather and climate and their various elements.
  • •Identify the factors influencing weather and climate.
  • •Describe the equipment of a standard meteorological station.
Week
8

Module 2:

4h

Unit 3: Radiation and Measurement

4 study hours
  • •Identify the measurement and calibration of radiation.
  • •Examine the measurement of direct solar radiation.
  • •Discuss the measurement of total and long-wave radiation.
Week
9

Module 2:

4h

Unit 4: Temperature and Measurement

4 study hours
  • •Examine the evolution and growth of the use of thermometers.
  • •Classify the types of thermometers.
  • •Discuss the development of thermometers and temperature scales.
Week
10

Module 2:

4h

Unit 5: Precipitation and Measurement

4 study hours
  • •Examine the various types of precipitation.
  • •Identify the measurement and calibration of precipitation.
  • •Discuss the factors that modify precipitation amounts.
Week
11

Module 3:

4h

Unit 1 Tropical Climate

4 study hours
  • •Explain different approaches to climate classifications.
  • •Define Tropical Humid climate.
  • •Explain climatic characteristics of tropical climate.
Week
12

Module 3:

4h

Unit 2: Weather and Climatic Hazards in the Tropics

4 study hours
  • •Explain characteristics of weather hazards in the tropics.
  • •Explain characteristics of climate hazards in the tropics.
  • •Mention some weather and climate hazards in the tropics.
Week
13

Module 3:

4h

Unit 3: Physiological Comfort

4 study hours
  • •Explain what is physiological comfort.
  • •Explain climate and human comfort.
  • •Know the basic principles of physiological climatology.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking atmospheric structure to weather patterns (Units 1-2).

2

Practice calculations involving radiation balance and heat transfer (Units 3-4).

3

Review case studies of tropical cyclone impacts and mitigation strategies (Module 1).

4

Summarize key characteristics of different tropical climate types (Module 3).

5

Focus on understanding the relationships between climate variables and agricultural practices (Module 4).

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