The basics of atmospheric science course aims to achieve the following:1. Definition of the general circulation in the atmosphere - the general rotation when assuming that the earth is static and homogeneous - the effect of the earth's rotation on the general circulation of the air - the effect of the apparent movement of the sun on the general circulation of the air - the effect of the different nature of the earth's surface on the general circulation of the air.2. Understand surface pressure belts (areas of high pressure, areas of low pressure) and also wind systems above the Earth's surface.3. Study of solar radiation and the Earth's share of it - the amount of radiation reaching the atmosphere, the diffuse radiation - the effect of solar radiation on the atmosphere - the Earth's thermal budget - the geographical distribution of solar radiation.
Intended learning outcomes
a . Knowledge and understanding:1. The student should be familiar with the general rotation in the atmosphere and the effect of the apparent movement of the sun and the nature of the Earth's surface on this rotation.2. The student should enumerate surface pressure belts and wind systems above the ground.3. The student should describe solar radiation and the earth's share of it, the effect of the atmosphere on solar radiation, its geographical distribution, and the difference in its amount from one place to another.4. That the student explain the mechanics of the forces that act on the beginning of the movement and then the rotation of the atmosphere, such as the pressure gradient force, as well as the forces that result from this rotation, such as the Coriolis force and the centrifugal force.b. Mental skills:1. The student should compare the two states of the general circulation of the atmosphere at the hypothetical rest of the Earth and when it rotates.2. The student should distinguish between surface pressure belts from the pole to the equator, as well as between the different wind systems above the earth's surface.3. The student should link the amount of solar radiation absorbed by the atmosphere and the amount of radiation absorbed by the earth because of its relationship to the heat exchange between the earth and its atmosphere. The student should compare the amount of radiation that the earth and its atmosphere gain and the amount of radiation that the earth and its atmosphere lose to space External due to its importance in determining the rise or fall of the Earth's surface temperature.4. The student analyzes the positive relationship between the force of pressure gradient and wind speed.c. Practical and professional skills:1. The student should store in his memory the effect of the earth's rotation and the effect of the apparent movement of the sun on the general circulation of the atmosphere.2. The student should distinguish between the different types of winds above the surface of the earth. Also, to distinguish between pressure belts (highs and depressions) above the surface of the earth.3. The student should use special equipment to calculate the share of the earth and the atmosphere in the amount of radiation emitted from the sun. Also the heat budget of the Earth and its atmosphere.4. The student should diagnose the effect played by the Coriolis deviation force in changing the wind direction to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere and its relationship to the weather forecasting process.d. General and transferable skills:1. Using information technology to obtain information on solar radiation and its impact on the atmosphere.2. The student's ability to reflect on the importance of understanding the Earth's heat budget.3. Using multimedia and the information network to know the forces that cause and the forces arising from air movement.4. Communicating with scientific bodies and international meteorological agencies in both Arabic and English regarding solar radiation and the natural forces affecting the atmosphere.
