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Basic Knowledge: Climatology
(dt. Basiswissen: Klimageographie)

Level, degree of commitment Basic module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload
Lecture 2 SWS,
90 hours (lecture: Präsenz and Nachbereitung (60h) exam preparation and Prüfung (30h))
Credit points,
formal requirements
3 CP
Course requirement(s):
Examination type: Written examination
Language,
Grading
German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Geographie.
Duration,
frequency
One semester,
each winter semester
Person in charge of the module's outline

Contents

n.a. (see Qualification Goals and Business Event Announcements)


Qualification Goals

Climatic geography focuses on the spatial impact of weather, weathering, and climate as well as the interaction with abiotic, biotic, and anthropogenic components. It analyzes, explains, and predicts the spatial differentiation and spatiotemporal change of climate, taking into account different scales (micro, meso, macro) and their transitions. Students receive an overview of the scientific state of knowledge in climatic geography and become familiar with basic relationships, specific methods and important technical terms.


Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Geographie.

When studying M.Sc. Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Minor subject Geography.

The module is assigned to Thematic Group T1. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


Recommended Reading

(not specified)



Please note:

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