BSc (Meteorology)
Pretoria, South Africa
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
BSc (Meteorology)
Meteorology is the study of atmospheric phenomena. This not only includes the physics, chemistry and dynamics of the atmosphere but is extended to include many of the direct effects of the atmosphere upon the earth’s surface, the oceans and life in general. Meteorologists aim to achieve complete understanding, accurate prediction and artificial control of atmospheric phenomena. Weather and climate are critical in people’s lives as they can affect many of our daily activities, such as agriculture, sports, travel and tourism. In the long term, they may even determine whether humankind survives or not. There is increasing concern that human activities may irreversibly change the earth’s weather and climate. Serious concerns are also expressed regarding the effects of air pollution. Meteorologists and atmospheric scientists are interested in understanding how the physics and dynamics of the atmosphere work.
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Curriculum
Curriculum: Year 1
Fundamental modules
- Academic information management 111
- Academic information management 121
- Language and study skills 110
- Academic orientation 102
Core modules
- Biometry 120
- Cartography 110
- First course in physics 114
- Atmospheric structure and processes 155
- Calculus 114
- Mathematics 124
Curriculum: Year 2
Core modules
- Environmental sciences 201
- Programming in meteorology 254
- Physical meteorology 261
- Introduction to dynamic meteorology 263
- Satellite meteorology 265
Curriculum: Final year
Core modules
- Mid-latitude and polar meteorology 315
- Tropical meteorology 316
- Synoptic-scale circulation dynamics and vorticity in mid-latitudes 352
- Quasi-geostrophic analysis 361
Program Outcome
Total credits: 404