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Weather and Climate Systems (ATOC20001)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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This subject deals with weather systems ranging from global to human scales; the general circulation of the ocean and atmosphere; mesoscale systems and severe local weather; mid-latitude systems: extra-tropical cyclones and anti-cyclones; and low latitude systems: subtropical and tropical cyclones, heat lows and monsoons.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- describe the drivers of the Earth’s weather systems over spatial scales ranging from local to global
- analyse the interactions of atmospheric phenomena at various scales
- interpret standard Bureau of Meteorology scientific products, including synoptic maps, forecasting tools, satellite images and climate data
- describe and implement observational techniques for measuring weather
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Demonstrate a high level of achievement in writing and problem-solving;
- Apply analytical, quantitative and technical skills to problem solving;
- Reflect and critique information as life-long learners;
- Demonstrate excellent organisational, planning and time management skills;
- Apply knowledge, skills and attitude to adapt to scientific, technological and social changes;
- Examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students are required to have a knowledge of single variable calculus:
25 (or higher) in VCE Unit 3/4 Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent)
OR
a minimum of 12.5 credit points of Level 1 Mathematics subjects (or equivalent)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EVSC10001 | The Global Environment | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Some knowledge of physics would be an advantage
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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8 sets of problem questions as part of weekly practicals, including an experiment report based on field trip
| Throughout the teaching period | 35% |
Written essay, with topic provided in Week 8
| From Week 8 to Week 12 | 20% |
Open-book practical exam during class
| Week 10 | 15% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 30% |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Linden Ashcroft Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures per week; 1 x two hour practical class per week; 1 day of field work on one weekend. Some practical work may take place at times decided by the students Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Elective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024