Meteorological Applications and Services Description This module aims to: Develop an understanding of the organisation of national and private meteorological services around the world Understand the range of meteorological products and services that available to the public and commercial customers Develop an understanding of meteorology derived financial products in insurance and risk assessment and how to market meteorological products including the production of marketing material Delivery Lectures and seminars Assessment Business plan and marketing material for a meteorological company (50%) Powerpoint presentation 25% Essay 25% Key skills Critical thinking Ability to contextualise environmental issues and contemporary approaches to their management Applying theory to understanding practice Using case studies to demonstrate scientific theory