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Environmental Chemistry

In this course students will use the fundamental principles of chemistry to gain an understanding of the source, fate, and reactivity of compounds in natural and polluted environments. Emphasis will be placed on water pollution, water treatment, aquatic chemistry, geochemistry, atmospheric chemistry, air pollution, hazardous materials, waste management, recycling, energy sources and the limits to growth.

Course Code: 
MET 409
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics

Atmospheric Electricity

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of electrical processes in the atmosphere, with emphasis on theories of charge generation in thunderclouds and their atmospheric effects. The physics of lightening and lightening protection will be treated. 

Course Code: 
MET 408
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics

Tropical Meteorology

This course describes the behavior and dynamics of the tropical troposphere, from the large-scale energy balance down to cumulus convection and tropical cyclones. Topics include: ITD, ITCZ, monsoons, TEJ, AEJ, El Nino, ENSO, tropical flow Instability; easterly waves, vortices, tropical experiments-GATE, FGCE, MONEX and WAMEX; Present forecasting methods/difficulties in the tropics.

Course Code: 
MET 407
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics

Meso-scale Weather Systems

This course will review atmospheric scales of motion and the equations of motion applicable to meso-scale motions. Topics include: tropical meso-scale systems; Cold and warm fronts; Energy source for meso-scale disturbances; Difficulties in studies of meso-scale systems and the effects of orography; Economic aspects of meso-scale systems; Rainfall production by meso-scale disturbances. Convection (cumulonimbus) models, Lands and sea breezes and their dynamics will also be reviewed. 

Course Code: 
MET 406
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics

Synoptic Analysis & Current Weather I

This course is designed to introduce students to the concept of Divergence and Vorticity as applied in the analysis of all meteorological variables. Other topics covered are: Streamline to isogon and isotach analysis; surface and upper air charts; Gridding Techniques; Evaluations of DIV, VORT, and Vertical motion. The special problem of "Tropical Africa" analysis will also be studied. 

Course Code: 
MET 405
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics

Cloud Physics

This course covers the physics/micro-physics of evaporation and condensation in the formation of clouds and the use of satellite and weather radar for monitoring cloud development and precipitation.

Course Code: 
MET 404
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics

Applied Electromagnetic Field Theory

The principal concepts of the equations in Electrostatics, Magnetostatics and Electromagnetic induction, Maxwell’s Equations and Electromagnetic Wave Equation will be covered in this course. Other topics include: The transmission of EM waves in the Ionosphere, Wave guides and Optical Properties of Electric Fields. 

Course Code: 
MET 403
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics

Synoptic Analysis & Current Weather II

This course will tackle aeronautical forecasting for take-off and landing which involves forecasting of all meteorological parameters and systems and the preparation of Flight documents. MET 405 is a prerequisite.

Course Code: 
MET 402
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Pre-requisite: 
MET 405
Select Programme(s): 
Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics

Boundary Layer Meteorology

This course will introduce students to the atmospheric boundary layer and the simplifications used in describing the layer. Other variables used in describing the layer like: viscosity, wind profile, Ekman spiral. Richardson's number (Ri) and the Monin-Obukhov parameter will also be discussed. An introduction to atmospheric turbulence and its relation to transports of heat, moisture and momentum will also be covered. 

Course Code: 
MET 401
No. of Credits: 
2
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics

Research Methods

This is a course designed to meet the needs of future Atmospheric and Climate Scientists. It provides the students with the tools that scientists use to solve scientific problems, gives them the opportunity to use these tools to design and perform experiments in a laboratory setting. The Classification, Sampling and Measurement Analysis of Large Experimental Data, Errors of Measurements are to be highlighted. It also enables students to become acquainted with the way scientific information is communicated.

Course Code: 
MET 399
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics

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