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Wonders Of The Weather (ATOC10001)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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The weather controls the quality of the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. The atmosphere and oceans influence decisions about what we wear, how we travel, where we live and how we spend our weekends and holidays. This subject explores how the atmosphere and oceans determine many aspects of our lives. Questions such as what controls when and where it rains, the surf on a beach, ocean currents, seasonal snowfalls, and tropical cyclones will be explored. How the weather controls flooding and bushfire danger and why it is essential for water, energy and food security are discussed. Our health (heart attacks, allergies, respiratory and psychological wellbeing) is correlated with weather events. This subject will provide an introduction to understanding the weather and weather forecasting tools so important for the world we live in.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will have learnt to:
reflect as active global citizens sensitively and sustainably about how weather affects our environment, food, water and energy resources
- describe the atmospheric and ocean structure and how it influences weather and climate of the Earth system
- interpret weather maps and weather forecasts
- explain atmospheric phenomena such as urban air pollution and extreme weather events such as heat waves and cyclones
Generic skills
Students can expect to gain generic skills in:
- demonstrate a high level of achievement in writing
- reflect and critique information as life-long learners
- demonstrate excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
- apply knowledge and attitude to adapt to technological and social changes
examine critically and evaluate knowledge across a range of disciplines
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
10 Short quizzes as part of each weekly practical session starting in semester 2 (20%). two 1000 word written reports (first report due mid-semester, second report due end of semester), a weather diary for one week and a small group report on a weather phenomenon (20%). 2 hour end of semester examination (60%).
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Robyn Schofield Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 one hour lectures and 1 two hour practical sessions per week (60 total contact hours) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None.
Extensive online references will be provided.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 27 April 2024