MTMG25-Hazardous weather analysis

Module Provider: Meteorology
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: Co-requisite: MTMG01 Introduction to Weather Systems (or equivalent experience)
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2022/3

Module Convenor: Prof Helen Dacre
Email: h.f.dacre@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Students will apply various tools and techniques to analyse observational and model data for multiple hazardous weather case studies.

Aims:
The module aims to develop the students£ application of the scientific method to the analysis of cases of extreme weather that are hazardous to life and property. It uses a problem-based learning approach to develop the students£ ability to analyse data, draw conclusions and communicate the results. It also deepens the understanding of the physical processes leading to weather systems that produce damagingly hazardous conditions, using the knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of atmospheric dynamics and physics gained from MTMG01.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of this module students should be able to:

• apply relevant tools to analyse observational and model data;


• synthesize results to form supported conclusions;


• describe factors that are critical in the genesis & evolution of significant weather events in the form of brief structured accounts;


• outline the importance of different scales of phenomena in such events;


• present a scientific case study as part of a team.

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

Several weather systems that produce hazardous weather will be analysed. These will be taken from:

• an explosive extratropical cyclone;


• an outbreak of severe convection;


• a volcanic eruption


• severe flooding.

Global context:
At least one event will be from the tropics.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Students will learn about the nature of hazardous weather prediction by synthesising a range of meteorological fields to produce a coherent explanation of each event. Each session is guided by a brief introductory lecture.

Reading lists for meteorology modules are available here https://reading.rl.talis.com/departments/mps_met.html

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Practicals classes and workshops		18
Guided independent study:		82
Total hours by term		100
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

N/A.

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Two case studies.

Formative assessment methods:

Case studies.

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy £Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes£, which can be found here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
50% overall.

Reassessment arrangements:

Resubmission of summative case study.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books: 2) Specialist equipment or materials: 3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear: 4) Printing and binding: 5) Computers and devices with a particular specification: 6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:

Last updated: 22 September 2022