GEO2201 CLIMATOLOGY

The course focuses on the basic principles of climatology and the resultant effect on the environment. The essence of atmosphere, composition, mechanisms and the resultant weather elements; measured, recoded and analyzed. Climate classification, approaches to climate classification and effects, rotation and revolution of the earth around the sun; their effect on climate and human activities are much emphasized. Solar radiation and terrestrial radiation with resultant effects are essential in life sustenance. Global circulation, air masses, air pollution and apparent climate changes are given special attention. 

Course Objectives

• To introduce learners to the fundamental principles of climatology with much emphasis on physical processes of atmosphere and their significance to life sustenance. 
• To make learners realize the importance of the atmosphere with its composition in determining weather conditions on planet earth
• To enable learners study effect of human interference with environment on climatic changes. 

Learning Outcomes

• Nature awareness 
• Conservation of environment 
• Collection responsibility