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Wonders Of The Weather (ATOC10001)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 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 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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: 6 December 2023
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: 6 December 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
10 short quizzes as part of each weekly practical session starting in semester 2 | During the teaching period | 20% |
Two written reports (first report due mid-semester, second report due end of semester), a weather diary for one week and an individual report on a weather phenomenon
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Examination
| End of semester | 60% |
Last updated: 6 December 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Andrew King Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x 1-hour pre-recorded lectures and 1 x 2-hour practical sessions per week (60 total contact hours) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 6 December 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name 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: 6 December 2023