Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a course in Climatology and Hydrology, which provides a fundamental introduction to climatology and hydrology with a focus on Danish examples.

Course Description

The course covers elementary climatic and hydrological data and processes, with the aim of understanding their temporal and spatial variations. The processes are evaluated in relation to their influence on agricultural and energy production.

Learning Objectives

The course aims to provide students with the following knowledge and skills:

• Understanding of climatic and hydrological processes
• Ability to calculate radiation balance, energy balance, and water balance
• Knowledge of precipitation types and processes
• Understanding of runoff conditions and water movements in the upper soil layers
• Ability to calculate water balance for a drainage area

Course Structure

The course consists of lectures and exercises, with a total of 206 hours of work, including:

• 20 hours of lectures
• 162 hours of preparation
• 24 hours of theoretical exercises

Assessment

The course is assessed through a written report and a 3-hour written exam, with the following criteria:

• The written report accounts for 30 points
• The written exam accounts for 70 points
• The total points are converted to a grade on a 7-point scale

Course Information

• Course number: NIGB14033U
• ECTS: 7.5
• Level: Bachelor
• Duration: 1 block
• Language: Danish
• Capacity: 100 students

Department and Faculty

The course is offered by the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, which is part of the Faculty of Science.

Research Areas

The department conducts research in various areas, including geology, geography, and natural resource management.

Admission Criteria

To follow the course, students are recommended to have a basic understanding of soil science, equivalent to the courses "Cultural and Natural Geography" and "Basic Statistics".

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