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Module Title
LM Meteorological Applications and Services
School
School of Geog Earth & Env Sci
Department
Earth and Environ Sciences
Module Code
03 24479
Module Lead
David Jaroszweski
Level
Masters Level
Credits
10
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
This module aims (i) to develop an understanding of the organisation of national and private meteorological services around the world; (ii) to understand the range of meteorological products and services that available to the public and commercial customers; and (iii) to develop an understanding of meteorology derived financial products in insurance and risk assessment and how to market meteorological products including the production of marketing material.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
be aware of the range of meteorological and climatological products and services;
document basic understanding of the aim and the organisation of national (state-run) and commercial weather services;
review basic principles the world wide emission trading system;
understand basic principles of financial products derived from meteorological information.
Assessment
24479-01 : Business Plan Essay : Coursework (30%)
24479-02 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (60%)
24479-03 : Business Plan Presentation : Presentation (10%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment: Coursework (50%) Examination (50%)
Reassessment: A second attempt is allowed, normally conducted during the supplementary exam period, also centrally timetabled.