BSc. Meteorology

This is a three-year programme offered by the University of the West Indies in association with the CIMH.

Topics covered in this course are:

Year 1

• Introduction to physical meteorology and weather observations
• Introduction to dynamic meteorology and weather systems
• Oceans and climate
• Climate change education and awareness

Year 2

• Thermodynamics and cloud physics
• Atmospheric radiation, optics, electricity and ozone
• Dynamic meteorology
• Mid-latitude synoptic meteorology
• Hydrometeorology

Year 3

• Advanced dynamic meteorology
• Advanced synoptic meteorology
• Tropical meteorology
• Weather radars and satellites
• Bioclimatology

For information on the regulations and syllabuses of the degree programme please refer to the handbook of the Faculty for Pure and Applied Sciences, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados available at http://www.cavehill.uwi.edu