Climatic
geography is one of the branches of natural geography that studies the gaseous
envelope, climate elements and their impact on humans, animals and plants. Therefore,
the study of this course is one of the most important geographic materials that
are actually relevant in determining the geographic character on the various
environments of the world. By studying and understanding it properly, a
geographer can Interpretation of all the geographical aspects that he deals
with, because the climate operates in nature since its creation and without
stopping, influencing the nature of public life on various environments,
whether it is a plant, animal or microscopic environment, and with the
development that has taken place in the means of surveying climate and weather,
it has become possible to measure and study the state of the climate For long
periods of time this would achieve the following:
• Studying
the state of the climate helps countries take the necessary measures and
precautions to face any obstacles or natural phenomena to reduce their risks.
• The
study of the state of the climate contributes to identifying the state of the
atmosphere for long periods of time, which enables countries to conduct their
affairs.
• Contributes to the
development of structures and appropriate infrastructure for the population and
the creation of the necessary living conditions
Intended learning outcomes
The study of climatology
contributes to the student’s acquisition of many skills, such as the
interpretation of climatic changes affected by winds on the one hand, and the
geographical location on the other hand, the extent of altitude above sea level,
the difference in atmospheric pressure from one place to another, the extent of
variation in rainfall amounts, in addition to the ability to draw a mental map
that shows Climatic regions and their distribution on the Earth's surface
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods for this
course include scientific lectures, group discussion, working papers, and the
use of maps
Methods of assessments
Midterm
exam: 20 marks.
Various
activities: 20 marks.
Final
exam: 60 marks
Chronological
distribution of course content
The
first week: the concept of climatic geography, its objectives and fields
The
second week is the relationship of climate geography with other sciences
The
third week, general characteristics of the atmosphere
Fourth
week Climate elements (how to monitor and record them and their geographical
distribution)
Fifth
week solar radiation and terrestrial radiation
Sixth
week temperature and measuring devices
Seventh
week atmospheric pressure
Eighth
week midterm exam
The
ninth week, winds and their measuring devices
Tenth
week Humidity and evaporation
Eleventh
week condensation and its manifestations
The
twelfth week of precipitation and its types
The
thirteenth week, air masses and depressions
Fourteenth
week storms and hurricanes
Week
Fifteen Climatic regions and their classification methods (Köppen global
division)
Sixteenth
week final exam
Books
and references:
1- Ali
Ahmed Ghanem, Climatic Geography, Dar Al-Masira for Publishing, Distribution
and Advertising, (2003 AD).
2- Muhammad
Ayad Muqili, An Introduction to Weather and Climate, Open University
Publications, (1993 AD).
3- Hussein
Sayed Ahmed Abu Al-Enein, The Origins of Climate Geography, University Culture
Foundation, Egypt (1987 AD).
4- Noman
Shehadeh, Climate Science, Al-Noor Model Press, (1983).
Note:
The course instructor is responsible for identifying the main references for
teaching the course, and using what he deems appropriate
