Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Principles of Climatology II Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
Syllabus for Principles of Climatology - II
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Module 1: Climate Dynamics
- 1 Air Masses: classification, source regions
- 2 Temperate Cyclones and Anticyclone: origin, structure, and characteristics
- 3 Tropical Cyclones: Origin, structure, and characteristics
- 4 Thunderstorm and tornado : origin, structure, and characteristics
Module 2: Climate Variability and Climatic Classification
- 1 Basis of Climatic Classification (genetic and empirical approaches)
- 2 Köppen’s Climatic Classification:
- 3 Thornthwaite’s Climatic Classification:
- 4 Trewartha's Climatic Classification:
Module 3: Applied Climatology
- 1 Climate and Agriculture
- 2 Climate and Housing.
- 3 Climate and Animal Husbandry.
- 4 Air Pollution:- Man-made pollutants, air pollution and human health.
Module 4: Climate Change Science and Global Governance
- 1 Basic of Climate Change: Definition, Concept, characteristics
- 2 Climate Change: Causes and Impacts
- 3 Climate Modelling: GCMs, RCMs, RCPs and SSP scenarios
- 4 Global Climate Governance (IPCC, UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, climate justice)
Text Books
- Climatology by D.S. Lal
- General Climatology by H.J. Critchfield (2003)
- An Introduction to Climate by G.T. Trewartha
- Climatology (4th Edition) by Robert V. Rohli and Anthony J. Vega.
- Siddhartha, K. (2014) Atmosphere, Weather and Climate; Kisalaya Publication Pvt. Ltd.
Reference Books
- Chandrasekar, A. (2010): Basics of Atmospheric Science; PHI Learning Private Limited.
- Critchfield, H.J. (2011) General Climatology, Phi Publication.
- Fredrick, K.L and Edward J.T: Atmosphere; Prentice-hall of India PVT, New Delhi.
- Miller, A. and R.A. Anthes (1980) Meteorology, Columbus Publication: Ohio.
- Barry, R. G. & Chorley, R. J. – Atmosphere, Weather and Climate.
- Ayoade, J.O. (2004). Introduction to Climatology for the Tropics. Spectrum Books Ltd., Ibedan.
- Barry, R.G. and Chorley, R.J. (1971). Atmosphere, Weather and Climate. Methuen publication, London.
- Critchfield, H.J. (1993). General Climatology. Prentice Hall, India, New Delhi. 4. Lal, D.S. (1986). Climatology. Chaitanya Publications, Allahabad.
- Koeppe, C.E. and Delong, G.C. (1958). Weather and Climate. McGraw Hill Publication, New York.
- Miller, A. (1959). Climatology. Methuen publication, London.
- Singh, S. (2011). Climatology. Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad.
- Trewartha, G.T. (1954). Introduction to Climate. McGraw Hill Publication, New York.