International Undergraduate Program

Atmospheric and Hydrospheric Science

Atmospheric and Hydrospheric Science (GEGL222212) is a compulsory course for first-year students at the Faculty of Geography UGM. This course is a basic course that aims to support several advanced courses in Geography and Environmental Science Study Program, including Hydrometeorology and Tropical Climate courses. This course discusses radiation, air temperature and humidity; air pressure, air masses, fronts and winds; hydrological cycle and water balance; precipitation and rainfall area; evaporation and evapotranspiration, climate classification; surface water; groundwater, lakes and water quality. This course is divided into four regular classes and one IUP class which is carried out in parallel with a team teaching system (different lecturers). The learning methods and assessment methods used are the same for all classes. The method used in the learning process is a combination of lectures, discussions and assignments using contextual and collaborative learning methods.