MCC8101 Climatology and Climate Change

Climate is a key determinant and conditioner of the state and productivity of land resources. Climate is associated with disasters like landslides and floods often blamed on excessive rains. On the other hand, excessive dry periods and consequent decline in agricultural productivity are caused by a shortage of rains. Climatic factors are reported to be more variable and less predictable to day- a phenomenon referred to as climate change. Climate change and the related impacts can best be understood by following a course that explores the basics of climate.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be introduced to climate science and should be able to collect, record and analyze climatic data and make inferences for mitigating adverse climatic effects.