Module manager: Dr Andrew Ross
Email: A.N.Ross@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
A-level maths or equivalent OR equivalent University maths module - SOEE1481 Foundation Mathematics
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module introduces the structure and dynamics of the atmosphere, and the physical processes which determine them, both in the boundary layer and in atmospheric circulation on local and regional scales. The course will emphasize the importance of meteorology in the local environment. Some of the standard techniques used in meteorology will be introduced, including the analysis of weather charts, the interpretation of vertical soundings of the atmosphere, and their usage in making a weather forecast. This module is taught through lectures and workshops and is assessed by an online time limited assessment and an assessed practical forecasting exercise.
On completion of this module, students will have a good understanding of the basic physical processes which determine the structure and dynamics of the atmosphere, in the boundary layer and in atmospheric circulation on local and regional scales. Students will also become familiar with some of the standard techniques used in meteorology.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
SSLO1: interpret a range of standard meteorological charts to explain or forecast the weather.
SSLO2: apply simple theories and concepts to explain the observed structure and dynamics of the atmosphere.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
SKLO1: Research - analysing, synthesising and summarising information critically, including prior research; (work ready, academic, digital skills).
SKLO2: problem solving - applying knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems; (work ready, sustainability skills).
SKLO3: digital proficiency - with receiving and responding to a variety of information sources (e.g. textual, numerical, verbal, graphical); (digital skills).
SKLO4: communicating appropriately to a variety of audiences in written, verbal and graphical form; (work ready).
SKLO5: appreciating issues of sample selection, accuracy, precision and uncertainty during collecting, recording and analysis of data; (work ready, academic, sustainability).
SKLO6: collecting and integrating several lines of evidence to formulate and test hypotheses; (work ready, academic).
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practicals | 9 | 1 | 9 |
| Lecture | 11 | 1 | 11 |
| Private study hours | 80 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
Students receive informal verbal formative feedback through the weekly practical classes.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Online Time-Limited Assessment | 70 |
| Coursework | Coursework | 30 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 29/04/2025
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