Introduction to the main features of the atmosphere and the characteristics of the global climate. Ability to analyze climatic elements (ecoclimatic and bioclimatic quantities in general) and factors of origin, change and spatial differentiation of ecoclimate as a habitat climate of plant and animal species and humans. Introduction to the diversity of ecoclimate on Earth and the features of the main and specific ecoclimates, as well as the classification system of climate on Earth. Understanding the impact of ecoclimate, ecoclimatic extremes and climate change on the living world, man and his activities.

Enabling students to understand the Earth's climate system and ecoclimatic differences on our planet. Ability to analyze climate in ecosystems and in the practice of geospatial environmental research. Training for the use of quantitative climate indicators (climatic elements, indices and bioclimatic quantities) in the interpretation of environmental conditions. Ability to interpret the mutual influence of ecoclimate and man. Recognizing and connecting today's environmental and climate problems.

Theoretical classes
1. The concept of ecoclimate and ecoclimatology;
2. Atmosphere - the air envelope of the Earth;
3. Atmospheric energy (solar radiation);
4. Atmospheric thermals (air temperature);
5. Atmospheric dynamics (air pressure, winds);
6. Water in the atmosphere (evaporation, humidity, cloudiness, precipitation);
7. Synoptic climatology (air masses, weather analysis);
8. Earth's climate system and impacts on ecoclimate;
9. Climate differentiation - diversity of ecoclimate (climate zones, climate scales, regional climatology);
10. Climate classification - ecoclimate (Kepenova, Bergova, Thorntwhite classification);
11. Ecoclimate changes (causes of climate change, Quaternary ecoclimate, modern climate change);
12. Ecoclimatic extremes (extremes in the world and in Serbia, disasters, drought, frost);
13. Urban ecoclimate (causes, urban heat islands);
14. Ecoclimate and nature (ecoclimate and health, phenology, climatic places);
15. Ecoclimate and human activities (solar and wind energy, food production, tourism, architecture).

Practical teaching
1. Introduction to the basics of meteorological observations and the principles of operation of meteorological instruments
2. Climatic elements and bioclimatic quantities - calculations;
3. Processing of climatic elements and complex indicators of ecoclimate;
4. Analysis of the energy balance of ecosystems;
5. Analysis of thermal conditions in ecosystems (calculation of habitat temperature sums);
6. Processing of wind data and their preparation for making wind roses;
7. Making wind roses;
8. Analyzing the water balance of ecosystems;
9. Introduction to time analysis techniques (synoptic maps);
10. Production of climate profiles,
11. Methods of climate classifications (division and classification of ecoclimate on Earth);
12. Elaboration of Köppen's climate classification system - determination of Köppen's climate formula;
13. Methods of making climadiagrams (different types);
14. Making a climatic diagram according to Walter;
15. Making a phytophenological map.

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Milosavljević M. (1990). Klimatologija. Naučna knjiga, Beograd.

Анђелковић Г., Дуцић В. (2004). Климатологија – практикум за географе. Универзитет у Београду - Географски факултет, Београд.

Unkašević M. (2014). Šumarska ekoklimatologija. Univerzitet u Beogradu – Šumarski fakultet, Beograd.

Oliver J. E., Hidore J.J. (2002). Climatology - An Atmospheric Science. Prentice Hall, New Jersey.

Monological method, presentations, dialogical method, discussion, practical work on calculations, practical work on making graphic attachments.

Pre-exam obligations:

• practical exercises (max 30 points)
• colloquium (max 20 points)

Final exam:

• oral exam (max 50 points)

Grades are awarded on a scale from 5 to 10, where 10 is the best grade and 5 is a fail.