CLIMATOLOGY

Paper Code: 
24GEO122
Credits: 
5
Contact Hours: 
75.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. Various dimensions of climatology like structure and composition.
  2. Detailed analysis of global atmospheric pressure and wind system.

 

Course Outcomes: 

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GEO 122

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Climatology (Theory)

CO7:    Assess     the     basics of Atmosphere, temperature patterns, heat budget and insolation on global level.

CO8: Explore the atmospheric pressure belts system, humidity, hydrological cycle, forms      of       condensation and global precipitation system. CO9: Enhance the thorough understanding of cyclones, air masses   and   associated weather conditions.

CO10:          Interpret         the different type of climatic classifications.

CO11: Identify the factors responsible for climate change, global warming and acid rain.

CO12:Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in Teaching:

 

Interactive lectures, Discussion, Reading assignments.

 

 

Learning activities for the students:

 

Self-           learning assignments, Seminar presentation.

Class Test, Semester end examinations

,           Quiz,

Assignments, Presentation, Individual and     Group projects.

 

15.00
  • Basic concepts of climatology
  • composition s and structure of Atmospheric
  • Temperature, Insolation and heat budget of earth

 

15.00
  • Atmospheric pressure, Distribution and general circulation of winds
  • Atmospheric moisture: humidity, evaporation,
  • Condensation: - forms of condensation; adiabatic temperature changes, Hydrological cycle Precipitation: formation, types, Global pattern of precipitation

 

15.00
  • Air masses: origin, growth and classification
  • Tropical and Temperate Cyclones, Frontogenesis
  • Associated Weather Conditions
  • Frontogenesis

 

15.00
  • Concept of climatic classification
  • Major climatic regions of the World: Classification by Koppen, Thornthwaite, Trewartha

 

15.00
  • Climatic changes: Adaptation, Preparedness and Mitigation
  • Factors responsible for climate changes
  • IMD site data
  • Anthropogenic urban climate change
  • Micro-climatic changes
  • Global warming, Ozone depletion, Acid rain

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Khullar D.R.: Physical GeographY, Kalyani Publishers, 2012
  • Bunnett, R.B Physical Geography in Diagrams, Delhi: Pearson Education, 2006
  • Strahler, A.N. and Strahler, A.H.: Elements of Physical Geography, Johan Wiley & Sons, 1984
  • Ahamed, E. Geomorphology, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi, 1985
  • Singh, Savinder : Climatology, Pravalika Publications, Allahabad, 2019
  • Strahler, A.M.: Modern Physical Geography. John Wiley and Sons. 1983
  • Prajapati,R.V: Encyclopedia of Outline Physical Geography, New Delhi : Cyber Tech Publications.
  • Critchfield, J.H.: General Climatology, Prentice Hall, India, New Delhi, 1993. • Das, P.K.: Monsoons National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1987.
  • India Met. Deptt.: Climatological Tables of Observatories in India, Govt. of India, 1968.
  • Lal, D.S.: Climatology, Chaitanya Publications, Allahabad, 1986.
  • Kumar, B and Singh, R.B. Urban Development and Anthropogenic Climate Change, Mahak Pub, New Delhi, 2001.
  • Sen Roy., S. and Singh, R. B. Climate Variability, Extremes Events and Agricultural • Productivity in mountain Resgion, Oxford & IBN Pub, New Delhi, 2002.

 

References: 
  1. Barry, R. G., and Chorley, R. J. (2009). Atmosphere, Weather and Climate (9th Edition. New York, USA: Routledge.
  2. Critchfield, H. J. (1987). General Climatology, New Delhi, India : Prentice-Hall of India
  3. Oliver J. E. and Hidore J. J., 2002: Climatology: An Atmospheric Science, Pearson Education, New Delhi.
  4. Strahler, A.N. (1987). Modern Physical Geography. New York and Singapore: John Wiley and Sons.

 

  1. Lutgens, F. K. Tarbuck E. J. and Tasa D., (2009). The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, USA: Prentice-Hall.
  1. AdvancesinAtmosphericSciences–Bimonthly,SPSciencePress,Paris0256-1538
  2. AtmosphericEnvironment–Annual, Elsevier, Netherland1352-2310
  3. Annals of the National Association of Geographers India –Biannual, National Association of Geographers,NewDelhi0970-972X
  4. https://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/Home/Download
  5. https://rmets.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10970088
  6. https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/arcuser/new-mooc-on-using-gis-to-deal-with-climate- change/
  7. https://www.mooc4dev.org/ClimateLiteracy4All

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025