Weather versus Climate. Components of the earth's atmosphere and their role in weather and climate. Greenhouse effect. Science of Climatology. Agrometeorological measurements. Radiation and surface energy balance. Global climatic change and variability. Natural and anthropogenic drivers of climate change. Sources and socio-economic drivers of emissions. History and need of climate modelling. Global, regional and national climate models (GCMs and RCMs). Need for climate modelling. Downscaling and upscaling models. Future of climate modelling.
Faculty
Department
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Combination of APS & AFS
Contact Details
Administrative assistant: Mr. ABEELUCK Yajyushsingh
Telephone: 4037400
Email: aofoa-exam@uom.ac.mu
