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University of Mumbai
Revised Syllabus w.e .f. Academic Year, 2017- 18 (CBS GS)
S.Y.B.A. Geography, Sem ester- III
Paper -II: An Introduction to Climatology
COURSE CODE: UAGEO 301 (2017 -18), Credit - 3
Unit -I: Introduction to C limatology
09 (lectures )
1.1
1.2 1.3 1.4
Definition, nature, scope and branches of climatology
Concept and elements of weather and c limate
Composition and structure of atmosphere
Insolation: Vertical and horizontal distribution of temperature
Unit -II : Air Pressure and Atmospheric C irculation
09 (lectures)
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4
Air pressure: Influencing factors – T ricellular m odel
Horizontal distribution of air pressure Wind: Types of winds – global, regional and local
Upper air circulation – jet stream ( concept, origin and effects)
Unit -III: Humidity and Precipitation
09 (lectures)
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4
Humidity: Types - absolute, relative and specific
Condensation and its forms
Precipitation and its types
Global distribution of r ainfall
Unit -IV: Climate and Weather Phenomena
09 (lectures)
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4
Cyclones: tropical and temperate
Anti-cyclones and tornados
El Nino and India n monsoon
Global warming and climate change
Unit -V: Practical Component
09 (lectures)
5.1
5.2 IMD: Weather signs and symbols, Interpretation of IMD weather
maps
Construction of : wind rose, climograph and hythergraph
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Question Paper Pattern
Revised Syllabus w.e.f. Academic Year, 2017- 18 (CBS GS)
S.Y.B.A. Geography, Semester - III
Paper -II: An Introduction to Climatology
COURSE CODE: UAGEO 301 (2017 -18)
Duration: 3 hours Marks: 100
N.B. 1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
2. Use of Map Stencils and simple Calculator is allowed.
3. Attach appendix along with answer paper.
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Q. 1 Practical, Unit – V
A) Weather signs and symbols
B) Interpretation / question answers on weather maps
C) Construction of one diagram based on climatic data 20 marks
(05 Marks)
(05 Marks)
(10 Marks )
Q. 2 Unit -I 20 Marks
OR
Q.2 Unit -I 20 Marks
Q. 3 Unit -II 20 Marks
OR
Q. 3 Unit -II 20 Marks
Q. 4 Unit -III 20 Marks
OR
Q. 4 Unit -III 20 Marks
Q. 5 Unit -IV 20 Marks
OR
Q. 5 Unit -IV 20 Marks
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