11721 - Hydroclimatology with Emphasis on the Tropics and Subtropics Modulübersicht
Module Number: | 11721 - module is no longer offered from WS 2021/22 |
Module Title: | Hydroclimatology with Emphasis on the Tropics and Subtropics |
Hydroklimatologie mit Schwerpunkt Tropen und Subtropen | |
Department: | Faculty 2 - Environment and Natural Sciences |
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Language of Teaching / Examination: | English |
Duration: | 1 semester |
Frequency of Offer: | On special announcement |
Credits: | 6 |
Learning Outcome: | The module provides tools that allow students to understand how the changing climate may affect the water supply. Students will learn the difference between weather and climate and will be able to identify the physical principles that drive the global climate. In addition, students will become able to apply methods to predict the stream flow of rivers by using climate data. With the link between climate and water supply, students will understand the main challenges society faces because of the impact of global warming on water resources. The last unit will show how to include climate change in water resource management. |
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Recommended Prerequisites: | None |
Mandatory Prerequisites: | None |
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Teaching Materials and Literature: | Materials supplied via moodle:
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Module Examination: | Continuous Assessment (MCA) |
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Evaluation of Module Examination: | Performance Verification – graded |
Limited Number of Participants: | None |
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Remarks: | No offer in WS 2018/19! Complementary module ERM Master |
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