Climatology (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24CGEO311
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Objectives: 

  1. Various dimensions of climatology like structure and composition. 
  2. Detailed analysis of global atmospheric pressure and wind system. 
  3. Understanding of the concept of oceanic topography.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome

(at   course level)

Learning

& Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

CourseTitle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24CGEO

311

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Climatology

(Theory)

 

 

CO37: Depict the basic concepts of climatology i.e. atmospheric composition and Structure.

CO38: Enhance knowledge of global wind pattern and

atmospheric conditions CO39: Categorize atmospheric Moisture.

CO40: Enhance the knowledge of cyclonic storms of different regions

CO41: Depict the characteristics of climatic regions

CO42: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

 

Approach

in

Teaching:

 

Interactivelectures,

Discussion,

Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstrations.

 

 

Learning activities for the students:

 

Self-learning assignments, effective questions, Seminar presentation.

Class                 Test,

Semester         end examinations, Quiz,

Assignments,

Presentation,

Individual  and Group projects.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Atmospheric Composition and Structure

Variation with Altitude, Latitude and Season;  Insolation and Temperature: 

Factors and Distribution, 

Heat Budget, 

Temperature Inversion. 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Atmospheric Pressure and Winds

 Planetary Winds, 

Forces affecting Winds, 

General Circulation of Air, Jet Streams

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Atmospheric Moisture

 Evaporation, 

Humidity, 

Condensation, 

Fog and Clouds, 

Precipitation Types, 

Stability and Instability

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Cyclones

                                                                

Tropical Cyclones, 

Temperate Cyclones, 

Monsoon - Origin and Mechanism.

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Climatic Regions

Affecting factors and characteristics

Classification (Koppen, Thornthwaite and Triwartha)

 

Essential Readings: 

Essential Reading:

1.     Lal, D. S. (2006). Jalvayu Vigyan (Hindi). Allahabad, India: Prayag Pustak Bhavan,

2.     Gupta, L.S. (2000). JalvayuVigyan(Hindi) ,Delhi, India: Madhyam KaryanvayNidishalya

3.     Singh, M. Singh, R.B. and Hassan, M.I. (Eds.). (2014). Climate Change and Biodiversity. Proceedings of IGU Rohtak Conference, Volume 2. Advances in Geographical and Environmental Studies, Springer.

4.     Singh, S. (2009). Jalvayu Vigyan (Hindi). Allahabad, India: PrayagPustakBhawan.

 

Suggested Readings:

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.

5.     Lutgens, F. K. Tarbuck E. J. and Tasa D., (2009). The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, USA: Prentice-Hall.

 

 

References: 

E-Contents

1.     AdvancesinAtmosphericSciences–Bimonthly,SPSciencePress,Paris0256-1538

2.     AtmosphericEnvironment–Annual,Elsevier, Netherland1352-2310

3.     AnnalsoftheNationalAssociationofGeographersIndia–Biannual, NationalAssociationofGeographers,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-climatechange/

https://www.mooc4dev.org/ClimateLiteracy4All

Academic Year: 
2024-2025