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Module Offerings

4501YAUBIO-SEP-PAR

Aims

The aim of this module is for students to develop an understanding of the process and rule of agricultural meteorology, agricultural weather and agroclimate, associated with the growth of agricultural organisms and agricultural activities. A thorough understanding of theoretical knowledge and application will lay a good foundation for the following professional courses.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Describe the basic principles of physical phenomena, physical process and atmospheric movement.
2.
Discuss the relationship between the growth and developmental process of agricultural organisms and their environment.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:The module provides an understanding of agricultural meteorology including the basic knowledge and principles of agricultural meteorology, the relationship between the significance, feature, change rule of agrometeorological elements and agricultural organisms, the obvious distinction between weather and agricultural weather, climate and agroclimate, the basic law of the formation, change, and adjustment on agricultural microclimate.
Additional Information:This module is designed for students to develop an understanding of the definition, principles and application in agricultural meteorology. Students will also develop basic practical skills in agricultural meteorology. The module activities include appropriate practical sessions relevant to agricultural meteorology, the general observation principles, methods and data reduction methods are required for students.

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