2016/17 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BSc Meteorology and Climate Science

Total credits: 360

Entry requirements:

- Normally three A-Levels, or 2 A-levels and 2 AS-levels, at grades ABB, including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. Excludes General Studies.
- International Baccalaureate: Normally 32 points overall, with 16 at the Higher Level.
- Scottish Highers: Normally BBBBB, including Mathematics.

Other Qualifications (Access to HE Diploma, BTEC etc): Please refer to our website or email admissions.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Earth and Environment

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Earth and Environment

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies

Programme specification:

WHY?

An ability to understand the behaviour of Earth's atmosphere and its response to human inputs requires a broad approach encompassing the physical and chemical processes at work.


WHAT?

The programme is designed to give students an understanding of the physical and chemical processes governing the natural and polluted atmosphere, in particular to:
- develop knowledge of the processes that drive the atmosphere
- understand how the physical and chemical processes interact
- gain knowledge of the tools used to observe and simulate the behaviour of the atmosphere
- appreciate the role of human activities in driving changes to the atmosphere
- encourage development of analytical skills and a predictive capability.


HOW?

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:
- appreciate the complex coupling between chemical and physical processes in the Earth -Atmosphere system
- use a wide range of statistical, computational and observational skills to analyse the behaviour of the atmosphere
- be able to quantify the effect of human activities on the atmosphere and be able to explain their future implications
- appreciate the wide range of timescales of atmospheric change and be able to put human activities in context.


WHO?

This programme is suitable for students with a background in physical and chemical science who wish to apply a wide range of scientific skills to understanding the complex behaviour of the atmosphere.

Graduates of the programme will be well suited to a wide range of careers in public and private organisations related to meteorology, pollution and regulation, as well as further academic study or research.

The programme is accredited by the Royal Meteorological Society as meeting the requirements for Chartered Meteorologist (CMet) and Registered Meteorologist (RMet) status.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates WITHOUT A level Further or Pure Maths are required to study the following module.

Students WITH A Level Pure or Further Maths may be required to study, or may be excluded from studying this module depending on units studied and grade, and should consult the Programme and Module Leaders for advice.

Candidates without A or AS level Chemistry are required to study the following module:

Candidates without A or AS level Physics are required to study the following module:

- Candidates exempt from SOEE1540 and/or SOEE1131 and/or SOEE1301 can choose up to 20 credits of optional modules from the list below or 10 credits from the list and 10 credits of Discovery modules to make a total of 120 credits for the year.

- Students choosing Discovery modules should ensure they fit with their timetable and should seek approval from their Programme Leader first.

Discovery modules:

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Candidates will be required to study 120 credits.

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to choose either the 'Water', 'Environmental Management' or 'Maths' pathway.
Candidates should then choose one further 10 credit optional module from another Pathway, or alternatively choose a 10 credit Discovery module.

'Water' pathway

'Environmental Management' pathway

'Maths' pathway

Discovery modules:

Candidates may study up to 10 credits of approved Discovery modules

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Candidates will be required to study 120 credits.

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

NB. The fieldtrip for SOEE3291 takes place in the September preceding the start of the academic year.

Optional modules:

- Candidates will be required to study up to 20 credits from the following optional modules or may study up to 20 credits of discovery modules

Discovery modules:

Candidates may study up to 20 credits of approved Discovery modules

Last updated: 16/02/2018

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