Gatlin International

Description

Having exact measurements of the atmosphere is very important in meteorology. This has been helped by the invention of suitable instruments for observation and by the organisation of a network of observing stations to gather weather data.

The art of weather forecasting has challenged many minds and much of the worldly wisdom displayed has been identified with weather lore and weather almanacs.

Outline

Earth as a planet

• Definitions
• The Solar System
• The Seasons, Night and Day
• Time
• The Moon and Tides
• Eclipses

The atmosphere

• The Organisation of the Atmosphere
• The Tropical Atmosphere
• The Mid-Latitude Atmosphere

Weather patterns

• Synoptic Maps
• Weather Processes
• Cloud Types

Weather patterns (cont.)

• Factors Affecting Pressure and Wind
• Regional Weather Phenomena
• The Life Cycle of a Cyclone
• Thunderstorms
• The Life Cycle of a Thunderstorm

Weather forecasting

• Data Collection and Analysis
• Television Weather Casting
• Setting Up Your Own Weather Station
• Weather Hazards

Atmospheric pollution

• Concentration of Pollutants
• The Past Effects of Pollution
• The Greenhouse Effect
• The Ozone Layer
• Sunspots

Climatic change

• Methane
• Volcanoes
• El Nino
• Atmospheric Cures
• Changing Climates

Additional Info

Languages

English

Course Length

105.00 hours

Duration of Access

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 105 hrs.

Instructor

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Prerequisites/Audience

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Requirements/Materials Included

Certification

On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:

Qualification 1: Meteorology Certificate

Meteorology Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Cert after your name.

Qualification 2: Level 3 Meteorology Award

At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.