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Summer courses in Meteorology and Hydrology being held this year at CIMH

Training Courses 2008
Please see our Training Programmes for details of course outlines and expected competencies of graduates.

Meteorology

4-week Meteorological Observer’s course The course offers an introduction to Meteorology and a few of the aspects of meteorology.

The course includes:

  • Meteorological observation and measurement techniques
  • Meteorological database entry and data retrieval practices
  • Exposure to global weather systems and their impacts
  • Exposure to weather forecasting, Agrometeorology and climate change issues

    • This summer course targets students at the 5th form level and above. Secondary school students, who will be entering 5th form in September, 2008 will be accepted. The course is also open to teachers/trainers at secondary and tertiary level institutions. Dates: July 07, 2008 – July 31, 2008 Price: $200 (for students) and $350 (for teachers/trainers) Deadline for expressing interest: June 27, 2008. All fees payable by July 04, 2008.

    Hydrology

    4-week Hydrological Observer’s course

    The course is very practical and focuses on field hydrology. The course covers:

  • Hydrological database entry and data retrieval practices
  • Hydrological observation and measurement techniques
  • Hydrological field skills

    • This summer course targets students at the 5th form level and above. Secondary school students, who will be entering 5th form in September, 2008 will be accepted. The course is also open to teachers/trainers at secondary and tertiary level institutions.
    Dates: July 07, 2008 – July 31, 2008
    Price: $200 (for students) and $350 (for teachers/trainers)
    Deadline for expressing interest: June 27, 2008. All fees payable by July 04, 2008.

    Meteorological Technician I (Entry-Level Meteorological Technician)

  • No. No. 71/08 - 222 February 2008 – 20 June 2008
        Nominations close 1 February 2008

  • No. 72/08     - 8 August 2008 – 5 December 2008
        Nominations close 20 June 2008

    • Meteorological Technician II (Mid-Level Meteorological Technician)

  • No. 35/08 - 29 August 2008 – 10 April 2009
        Nominations close 11 July 2008

    • Meteorological Technician III (Senior-Level Meteorological Technician)

  •  No. 20/08  11 January 2008 – 10 July 2009
        Nominations close 1 December 2007

    • Hydrological Technician

  • No.  HT 19/08 - 29 August 2008 – 10 April 2009
        Nominations close 13 July 2008

    • Diploma in Hydrology (Formerly Senior-Level Hydrological Technician)

  • No. DipH 12/08 - 11 January 2008 – 10 July 2009
       Nominations close 1 December, 2007

    • Short Courses    (Click here to see details of course outlines)
    Regional Drought Monitoring Analysis

  • 29 February 2008 – 7 March 2008
        Nominations close 31 January, 2008

    • Introduction to Water Resources Planning Using an
    Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Approach

  • 7 March 2008 – 14 March 2008    
    Nominations close 29 February, 2008

    • Effects of Climate Variability/Change on Water Resources in the Caribbean

  • 14 March 2008 – 21 March 2008
        Nominations close 29 February, 2008

    • Environmental Impacts Related to Hydrological Systems

  • 29 August 2008 – 12 September 2008
        Nominations close 31 July, 2008

    • Flood Plain Mapping

  • 12 September 2008 – 26 September 2008
        Nomination close 31 July, 2008
    •    B.Sc. DEGREE IN METEOROLOGY
  • This is a three-year programme offered by the University of the West Indies in association with the CIMH.
    For more information please refer to the UWI Cave Hill Campus Faculty of Pure and Applied Sci-ences Handbook (http://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/fpas/Handbooks/UWI.FPAS.Handbook2007-8.pdf. Additional information and an application form can be obtained from:

    The Assistant Registrar (Student Affairs)
    University of the West Indies
    Cave Hill
    St. Michael
    Barbados, W.I.
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