Course: Microclimatology and Bioclimatology

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Course title Microclimatology and Bioclimatology
Course code KGG/MBKLI
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Lehnert Michal, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Novotný Dominik, Mgr.
  • Květoňová Veronika, Mgr.
Course content
The course covers the following topics: an introduction to the study of microclimatology and topoclimatology, the surface layer of the atmosphere and the energy balance of the active surface, temperature conditions in the surface layer of the atmosphere, airflow in the surface layer of the atmosphere, local circulation systems, local climate zones, urban climate, an introduction to the study of bioclimatology, human bioclimatologythe human thermal environment, plant bioclimatology, and biometeorological forecasting.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to deepen knowledge in the fields of microclimatology, topoclimatology, and bioclimatology.
Students will understand the fundamentals of microclimatology, topoclimatology, bioclimatology, and biometeorological forecasting, and will be able to apply this knowledge in practice.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the basics of meteorology and climatology/physical geography.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Knowledge covered in lectures, seminars, and the recommended literature. Completion of assigned seminar works.
Recommended literature
  • Dobrovolný, P., Řezníčková, L., Brázdil, R., Krahula, L., Zahradníček, P., Hradil, M., Doleželová, M., Šálek, M., Štěpánek, P., Rožnovský, J., Valášek, H., Kirchner, K., Kolejka, J. (2012). Klima Brna. Víceúrovňová analýza městského klimatu. Brno.
  • Lehnert, M., Geletič, J. (2017). Místní klimatické zóny a jejich význam ve městech České republiky.
  • Parsons, K. (2014). Human thermal environments: the effects of hot, moderate, and cold environments on human health, comfort, and performance (3rd Ed.).
  • Prošek, P., Rein, F. (1982). Mikroklimatologie a mezní vrstva atmosféry. Praha.
  • Středová, H. et al. (2011). Mikroklima a mezoklima měst, mikroklima porostů. Praha.
  • Vysoudil, M., Frajer, J., Geletič, J., Lehnert, M., Lipina, P., Pavelková Chmelová, R. Řepka, M. (2012). Podnebí Olomouce.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Environmental Hazards and Climate Change (2024) Category: Geography courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter