Courses Available

 

1. Certificate in Basic Meteorology-CBM (WMO class IV meteorologist course)

This is a basic course for Meteorological monitors. Though it is no longer offered on regular basis it is necessary for other professionals who would like to improve their skills at work since it is tailored so as to meet demand at the market. Personnel such as: Traffic controllers; Rainfall Observers; Climate & Weather recorders and reporters; Agriculturists; Environmentalists; Flight crew; Communicators; Foreign WMO students are encouraged to apply.

Minimum requirements: UCE with credits in Physics maths, Geography, English or its equivalent from any recognized institutions.

 

Objectives

To equip Non- Service and Service Personnel with required knowledge about weather and climate services for sustainable development.

Duration: 1 year.

Phase 1: Theory – 9 months

Phase 2: Field work – (3) months.

Award: WMO class IV certificate in basic meteorology

Admission: On request

Places Available: As applied

Tuition: UG X 300,000= per semester

 

2. Certificate in Meteorology- CM ( WMO Class III meteorologists course)

This is a lowest professional certificate in Meteorology an equivalent of a meteorological Technician (complete BIP-MT) run on a semester basis. It combines both WMO class IV & III syllabi. The course is comprehensive, so because of need to keep on WMO standards as well as market forces. After successful completion of this course a student may pursue a degree course in any meteorological related discipline.

Minimum requirements: UCE with credits in maths, physics, geography and English. WMO Class IV holders may also apply for it. The following category of people is also recommended for this course: air traffic controllers; ground instructors; air force; flight crews; foreign meteorological personnel.

Objectives

1. To provide broad and effective first hand knowledge on effectiveness of weather and climate information

2. To broaden the scope of the course so as enhance its marketability and students competitiveness for higher professions.

3. To develop students ability to communicate through symbol interpretation and be able to present public weather and forms of communication.

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

Phase 1: Theory – 21 months

Phase 2: Industrial Training -3 months at National Meteorological, Agro meteorological and hydrometeorological centres or any relevant organization.

Admission: Entirely private

Award: Certificate in Meteorogy (equivalent of WMO class III)

Enrolment: Annual between September and October

Tuition: UG X 300,000= per semester for Ugandan students and $ 200 for foreign students.

Recommendable areas of specialization for WMO Class III certificate holders:

Agrometeorology; Hydrometeorology; Climatology; Satellite meteorology/GIS; Radar meteorology; Instruments & Observations

Course Unit

Year One

Semester one

1.CM 911 Mathematics I

2.CM912 General meteorology I

3.CM913 Aeronautical Meteorology I

4.CM914 Meteorological Instruments

5.CM915 Observation methods

6.CM916 Introduction to computer

7.CM 917 Physics I

Semester two

1.CM 921 Mathematics II

2.CM922 General meteorology II

3.CM923 Aeronautical Meteorology II

4.CM924 Meteorological instruments and observation methods

5.CM925 Computer applications

6.CM926 Physics II

7 Industrial Training

Year two

Semester One

1.CM 811 Introduction to statistics

2.CM812 Computer applications

3. CM813 Introduction to remote sensing

4.CM814 General climatology

Semester two

1.CM 821 Agrometeorology

2.CM822 General meteorology III ( Physical )

3. CM823 Tropical and synoptic Meteorology

4.CM824 Introduction to research Methods and project designing

5.Industrial training 

 

3. Diploma in Meteorology –DM (WMO Class II meteorologist course)

This is a diploma level meteorological course, run on a semester basis, whose graduates will qualify as competent meteorological and other related scientists capable of forecasting, analyzing and interpreting weather for public interest. The course has been amended to form a comprehensive one. After successful completion of this course a candidate will of an equivalent Meteorological Technician (Condensed BP-MT) who will be eligible for Bsc.Meteorology or any meteorological related degree course for his/her further training.

Minimum requirements: WMO class III certificate obtained from any recognized Meteorological institute. UACE with principal passes in either Physics or Maths and any one subsidiary Passes. Principal passes in chemistry, agriculture and biology are also accepted. Knowledge of computing is an added advantage for the candidate.

Objectives

1. To equip students with relevant knowledge and skills so as to enable them deliver quality weather and climate forecasts for public utility.

2. To prepare personnel to deliver quality research work and advisory services in the fields of meteorology, forestry, aviation, defence, environment, tourism, agriculture for sustainable development.

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

Phase 1: Theory – 21months

Phase 2: Industrial training-3months at National Meteorological, Agro meteorological and hydrometeorological centres or any relevant organization

Award: Diploma in Meteorology (WMO Class II)

Admission: Annual and is both Government and Private Sponsorship

Enrolment: Annual between September and October

Tuition: UG X 350,000= per semester for Ugandan students and $ 226 for foreign students.

Course Units

Year One

Semester one

1.DM I11 Mathematics I

2.DM112 Physics I

3.DM13 Physical Climatology

4DCM114 Meteorological Instruments

5.DM115 Statistics I

6.DM116 Introduction to computer

Semester two

1.DM 21 Mathematics II

2.DM122 Physics II

3.DM123 Climatology

4.DM124 Meteorological instruments and observation methods

5.DM125 Statistics II

6.DCM126 Computer applications

7 Industrial Training

Year two

Semester One

1.DM211 Tropical Meteorology

2.DM212 Dynamic Meteorology

3. DM213 Physical Meteorology I

4.DM214 Agrometeorology and Hydrometeorology

5.DM215 Remote sensing and satellite meteorology

Semester two

1.DM 221 Dynamic meteorology II

2.DM222 Aviation meteorology

3. DM223 Physical Meteorology II

4.DM224 Chart Analysis

5.DM225 Information Communication Technology

6.DM226 Project/ Research

7. Industrial training

4. Diploma in Agrometeorology

This is a specialized course which is expressed in short as agricultural meteorology. This course is intended to make student develop demonstrative minds on the uses of meteorological and hydrological factors in agricultural production activities that include; animal and crop husbandry, forestry, fisheries and horticulture. At the end of the course students should be able to

· demonstrate role of rainfall in crop and animal rearing;

· Know methods of water harvesting;

· assess the extent of weather/ climate disaster

· make timely advisories to public concerning weather disaster

Minimum requirements:

A good WMO class III certificate or holders of UACE with at least 2 principal passes in biology and chemistry with subsidiary passes in agriculture and mathematics or physics or its equivalent from any recognized institution.

Duration: 2 years

Phase 1: Theory – 11/2 years

Phase 2: Field work -6months

Award: Diploma in Agrometeorology

Tuition: 350,000= per semester for Ugandan students and $ 226 per semester for foreign students.

Admission: Annual between September and October

Course units

Year one

Semester One

DAM 700 Basic Meteorology

• General Meteorology
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Meteorological Instruments & methods of Observations

Semester two

DAM 701 Introduction of Agrometeorology

· Definition

· Aims & Objectives

· Scope

DAM 702 Soil Science

DAM 703 Solar Radiations

DAM 704Agrometeorological Instruments & methods of observations

DAM 705 Micrometeorology

DAM 706 IT in agrometeorological techniques

Year two

Semester One

DAM 707 Agronomy

DAM 708 Animal production, managerial services & early warning systems

DAM 709 Crop and Animal modeling Techniques

DAM 710 Management of water resources

Semester two

DAM 711 Remote sensing in agriculture

DAM 712 Irrigation management

DAM 713 Statistical methods in agrometeorology and research

DAM 714 Project and Field work

 

5. Certificate in agrometeorology ( CAM)

This is one of certificate course in the field of agricultural meteorology. It is intended to make students appreciate the role that meteorological and hydrological factors play during agricultural production. At the end of this course students should be able to advise farmers on how to use Meteorological and hydrological factors in agricultural production Activities such as animal and crop husbandry, forestry, fisheries and horticulture, irrigation, beekeeping very much rely on agrometeorology.

Objectives

To equip non-service and service personnel with basic skills in agricultural

production and preparedness

UCE with credits in chemistry, biology management

Minimum requirements, geography, mathematics and English.

A good WMO Class IV certificate or its equivalent from any recognized institution.

Duration: 2 years

Phase 1: Theory – 21months

Phase 2: Field work (3) months

Award: Certificate in agrometeorology

Admission: Annual and purely Private

Tuition: UG X 300,000= per semester for Ugandan students and $ 200 for foreign students.

Course units

YEAR ONE

Semester one

CAM 811 Mathematics I

CAM812 Introduction to basic meteorology

CAM 813 Instruments and observation

Semester two

CAM 821 Statistical methods

CAM 822 

 

6. Specialized certificate in Agrometeorology (SCAM)

This is highly specialized certificate in agricultural production management. It is mainly intended for In-service personnel who would like to improve on their working experiences especially extension agricultural services. Personnel like agricultural assistants and officers; rainfall observers in agricultural estates; meteorological assistants; Instructors from district farm institutes; extension workers; community leaders; teachers from agricultural colleges , primary and secondary schools; agroforesters in particular benefit from this course.

Objective

To improve skills and knowledge of the In-service during his or her delivery of services in place of work.

Duration: 3 months

Award: Specialised certificate in agrometeorology

Admission: Purely private

Tuition: UG X 300,000= per course.

7. Specialised certificate in weather Instruments And Observations (SCWIO)

This is highly specialized certificate in weather instruments and weather observations. It is mainly intended for In-service personnel who would like to improve on their working experiences and awareness of impact of weather and climate around us. Climate and weather affect us daily and therefore there is need to monitor it very closely.Peronnel such as those prescribed in No. 5 above are also recommended for this course.

Objective

1. To equip personnel with knowledge of weather and climate awareness so as enhance day-to-day weather and climate forecasts.

2. To train students in language expressions through symbol interpretation.

3. To equip students with the technology of instruments in use in weather measurements

Duration: 3 months

Award: Specialized certificate in weather Instruments and observations

Admission: Purely private

Tuition: UG X 300,000= per course.

 

8. Advanced Forecasting course (AFC)

This is specialized certificate course mainly for meteorological officers / weather forecasters already having WMO class II or diploma in Meteorology with several years of experience in Chart analysis and weather forecasting. Its curriculum combines formal lectures, tutorials, chart analysis and simulated on-job-training

Objective:

1. To refresh weather forecasters on the basic principles and skills of weather forecasting methods

2. To update weather forecasters knowledge on the latest developments in day-to-day weather forecasting in order to deliver accurate forecasts

Duration: 3 months

Award: Certificate in advanced Forecasting course

Admission: Purely private

Tuition: UG X 1,765,000= per course for Ugandan students and $ 960 for foreign students

Course Content

TROPICAL METEOROLOGY

• Tropical systems and disturbances
• Origin of ITCZ and its developments
• Tropical and extra-tropical weather Analysis
• Analysis of East African climatology

SYNOPTIC METEOROLOGY

• Air masses
• Pressure patterns and streamlines
• Fronts and frontogenesis
• Tephigrams analysis
• Chart analysis
• Forecasting techniques and presentations
• Aviation forecasts

PHYSICAL METEOROLOGY

• Cloud physics
• Radar meteorology
• Atmospheric electricity

DYNAMIC METEOROLOGY

· Development theory

· Basic equations and scale analysis

· Applications of horizontal equations of motions

· Circulation and vorticity

· Numerical weather prediction / products concepts and their models 

 

REMOTE SENSING AND SATELLITE METEOROLOGY

• Satellite applications
• Radar observations and interpretation of satellite imageries

ENTERPRENEURSHIP

• Management skill
• Managing climate and weather information
• Controlling extreme weather events

ICT

• Adaptation to modern computer techniques
• Adaptation to new meteorological codes

PROJECT /FIELD WORK

Computer Courses ( Purely private)

 

1. Certificate in computer science

This is a course intended to introduce computer science to students who are coming across computer for first time. It aims giving skills to students so that they apply these skills for solving their day-to-day prolems.

Course Content:

Course unit 1: Introductory computer course

Introduction to computer operations & Microsoft Disc Operation system (MS-DOS);Window 95;Window 98;Windows XP;Window 2000

Minimum requirements

Primary Leaving Examination (PLE). UCE is an added advantage

Duration: 1month

The course targets the following category of people: PLE leavers; office secretaries including copy typists; air force and generally holiday makers

Award: Certificate in computer science

Admission: monthly

Unit 2: Word Processing

Course content:

Microsoft word; Word perfect

Minimum requirements

Good certificate in computer introduction; UCE however UACE is an added advantage;

Award: Certificate in computer science

Admission: monthly

Duration: 1month. This is a course intended to give skills to people who have big work load at offices and business places. The following category of people are especially are recommended for this course: office secretaries & copy typists; personnel officers; bankers; nurses etc.

Unit 3: Spread sheets

Course content:

Microsoft Excel; Lotus 1-2-3 smart suite

Minimum requirements

As above.

Tuition: Depends upon the course taken.

Objectives

To equip In-service and Non-service personnel with basic skills and knowledge of computing so as enable them to apply these skills to solve their day-to-day problems

Award: Certificate in computer science of National Meteorological Training School.

Admission: monthly

Duration: 1month.

2. SPECIALIZED COMPUTER COURSES

This course is intended for people who are dealing with technical problems requiring computer applications, like for examples researching, solving mathematical problems.

Objectives

To expose professional In-service Personnel to technical computer applications so as to enhance their skills in researching

Unit 4: Specialized computer science course

 

Course content:

Data processing management (office automation); Information Technology; Research methods;

Systems analysis and design

Minimum requirements

A very good computer background; Meteorological officers; Environment officers; doctors; secondary school teachers; Forest officers ; Population officers etc

Award: Certificate in computer science of National meteorological Training school.

Admission: monthly

Duration: 3months

3. PROFESSIONAL COURSES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

 

Cert. management information systems

Subject Content:

System concepts; Information technology applications; Information and organization; Managing & implementation of systems; System development & evaluation; Information system planning & information Technology; Strategic planning for information systems; Cert. Introduction to information systems

Subject content:

Overview of information systems; Information system and information technology; Systems analysis and design; Management of information system; System implementation

Basic requirement:

Basic knowledge about computer operations; Windows environment (95, 98, 2000, professional, NT, etc; Basic knowledge about common operating systems such as DOS, Windows 95, 98,

2000, professional, NT, etc.)

Target group

Programmers; Local area network users; Data entry clerks; system analysts; System administrators.