Course Details in 2025/26 Session

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.
Other	None
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