Some Topics of Natural Geography for Upper Secondary Level
Course code
MLG7313.LT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Valitud peatükke gümnaasiumi loodusgeograafia teemadel
Course title in English
Some Topics of Natural Geography for Upper Secondary Level
ECTS credits
6.0
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Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
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lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To support the systematic understanding of the processes occurring in the nature and of the interrelationship of the Earth's geospheres.
Brief description of the course
The most up to date study methods in geography. Spheres of the Earth. Components of lithosphere. Internal structure of the planet Earth, plate tectonics. Tectonic plate movements and the processes linked to this. Volcanism. Earthquakes.
The importance of the atmosphere, composition and construction. The thinning of the ozone layer. Change in solar radiation in the atmosphere, radiation balance. Greenhouse effect. Factors that shape the climate. Distribution of solar radiation. General air circulation. Air masses, warm and cold fronts. Weather map and its` reading. Weather forecasting and climate change.
Water distribution and water circulation on Earth. The importance of the World Sea. The role of the World Sea in climate change. Water temperature and salinity in the World Sea. Currents. Tides. Coastal processes. Different coasts. Glaciers, their formation, distribution and importance. The role of glaciers in the climate and soil formation.
Climate, flora and soil interactions. Weathering of rocks. Soil and soil formation. Soil Factors. Soil processes. Soil construction and soil properties. Biomes.
The importance of the atmosphere, composition and construction. The thinning of the ozone layer. Change in solar radiation in the atmosphere, radiation balance. Greenhouse effect. Factors that shape the climate. Distribution of solar radiation. General air circulation. Air masses, warm and cold fronts. Weather map and its` reading. Weather forecasting and climate change.
Water distribution and water circulation on Earth. The importance of the World Sea. The role of the World Sea in climate change. Water temperature and salinity in the World Sea. Currents. Tides. Coastal processes. Different coasts. Glaciers, their formation, distribution and importance. The role of glaciers in the climate and soil formation.
Climate, flora and soil interactions. Weathering of rocks. Soil and soil formation. Soil Factors. Soil processes. Soil construction and soil properties. Biomes.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- has ability to perceive modern research methods in geography; carry out surveys and be able to do surveying as well as use databases to collect the necessary data;
- has ability to perceive the theory of plate tectonics and to explain the geological processes taking place on Earth;
- has sbility to perceive soil decay conditions and processes in tundra, coniferous and deciduous forests, grassland, wilderness, savannah and rainforest;
- has ability to understand Earth's radiation balance and the greenhouse effect as well as to explain climatic conditions in different parts of the Earth based on climate-shaping factors.
-can understand the Earth's radiation balance and the greenhouse effect and explain the climatic conditions in different parts of the Earth based on the factors that shape the climate.
- has ability to perceive modern research methods in geography; carry out surveys and be able to do surveying as well as use databases to collect the necessary data;
- has ability to perceive the theory of plate tectonics and to explain the geological processes taking place on Earth;
- has sbility to perceive soil decay conditions and processes in tundra, coniferous and deciduous forests, grassland, wilderness, savannah and rainforest;
- has ability to understand Earth's radiation balance and the greenhouse effect as well as to explain climatic conditions in different parts of the Earth based on climate-shaping factors.
-can understand the Earth's radiation balance and the greenhouse effect and explain the climatic conditions in different parts of the Earth based on the factors that shape the climate.
Teacher
Tiina Naissoo MA, Reimo Rivis PhD
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