The sub-module presents principles of the key processes and concepts related to climate systems, including: solar radiation, Earth’s radiation zones, principal properties of the atmosphere, temperature and pressure gradients, Coriolis effect, air masses and air circulation, Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone ITCZ, Köppen’s climate classification, and the factors and processes forming the climate of East-Africa.
LESSONS
4
% complete
DURATION
10 hours
Self-paced
STUDENTS
29
enrolled
CERTIFICATE
Yes
on completion
About this course
Students will understand the basics of the climate system and its key processes at the planetary level and in East-Africa
Students will also understand the principles of climate classification and its representations.
Course content
%
Quiz 1
Quiz · 6 questions · pass 70%
Lecture 2: East African climate
Video
Quiz 2
Quiz · 5 questions · pass 70%
Your instructor
JukkaInstructor
MaryInstructor
MsilikaleInstructor
UmerInstructor
ClementInstructor
ErnestInstructor
Partners involved
Course details
Format
Self-paced
Language
English
Level
Beginner
Last updated
August 20, 2026
Certificate
Included ✓