Meteorology is an active science that seeks to understand and predict weather phenomena through observation, theory, and modeling.

Its problems are difficult due to the complexity of the Earth’s atmosphere. This atmosphere has an upper boundary at approximately 300 miles above the Earth’s surface, and the variations of temperature, humidity, and pressure that affect the weather occur at its lowest 10 miles.

With the advent of aircraft and spacecraft, the atmosphere must also be considered as a medium for vehicular travel and must be studied to protect people, animals, and structural integrity.

Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, specifically the weather. In the broadest sense, meteorology is the study of Earth’s atmosphere and the weather patterns, systems, and events that occur within it.

Meteorology studies short-term weather, seasonal weather, atmospheric chemistry, environmental influences on the atmosphere, air pollution, wind transportation, and land use planning.

The dissemination of meteorological information through rapid communications is vital to helping prevent the loss of life and property due to severe weather phenomena. As our population grows and urbanizes, the potential for damage created by widespread thunderstorm winds, tornadoes, dense fog, freezing rain, snow, hurricanes, and tropical storms increases dramatically.

The Greek root of the word meteorology refers to the study of events or changeable matters that are happening in the region of the atmosphere or space that we live in.

Meteorology studies these events and phenomena that exist in the atmosphere. All components of the atmosphere, including temperature, pressure, wind, rainfall, snow, fog, and others, are the spokes of our subject. The main and general characteristic of the atmosphere is that its components are inclined to influence the human world and its properties and qualities.

Some of these events and phenomena occur over a period, while others occur over short intervals of time. Our age is the space age, and it is well known that the solution to many of the problems that we are facing on Earth is related to our surrounding space. Consequently, we try to study everything that occurs in our surrounding air components, especially the complex processes that are still behind the sphere curtain and lead to various incredible meteorological events from clear weather to storms.

This course is open to anyone with an interest in Meteorology and that includes beginners and professionals in related fields.

Course Provider:

Open College UK Ltd

Format:

This course is set in the English language and is entirely coursework based. All notes and reading materials, including text book/s are supplied by us direct in one complete package. There are no other required text or materials, books to purchase. We supply everything for you within your course package for the low fee shown. There are no hidden or additional fees to pay.

Method of Learning:

This is a home study, distance learning course. All of your course study materials are posted to you in one complete study package. All of your coursework is to be completed within the outlined period. This course is structured in an EASY LEARNING and user friendly way.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this home learning programme, students should be able to understand the basics of many key areas within this subject. Participants of the course will have acquired an overall basic understanding of the subject matter and will have achieved a sound basis to summarize important topics and be reasonably competent to make further progress and educational development in this field with a range of theoretical skills and insights to assist with any short or long term goals.

Grading Assessment:

This course is assessed upon the successful completion and submission of coursework with a Pass, Merit or Distinction. Distinction is 90%. All content is course work based, home study through the post or online, depending on the subject being studied. NO attendance or visits to any exam centre is required on this subject.

Entry Requirements:

There are NO entry requirements.  No background training or qualifications are required. Anyone can enrol at any time, beginners, intermediates and experienced all year round. You are expected to be able to read and write or type/word process your coursework and be able to understand the English language.