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Current Topics in Climate Science (ATOC90004)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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This subject will address current topics in the area of physical climate science. Topics will vary from year to year depending on developments in the field but may focus on new research discoveries, areas of scientific debate, or recent climate events. The subject brings together knowledge from previous studies in climate science and related areas to discuss and critically analyse up to date knowledge of the field and its application to the world around us.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain current research topics in several areas of atmospheric, oceanic and climate science;
- Synthesise and interpret the current literature in the area of atmospheric, oceanic and climate science;
- Judge and assess scientific evidence in cases of ambiguity or conflicting arguments;
- Evaluate interrelationships between different drivers of atmospheric and oceanic processes;
- Convey complex theories and arguments using clear and concise oral and written communication.
Generic skills
In addition to achieving the learning outcomes of the subject, students will develop generic skills that will assist them in any future career path. These include:
- the ability to exercise critical judgement;
- apply rigorous and independent thinking
- adopting a problem-solving approach to complex or ambiguous questions;
- high-level written report presentation skills;
- oral communication and presentation skills.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Master of Climate Science:
This subject is a capstone requirement and should be taken towards the end of the course along with either the Climate Science Industry Project or Climate Science Research Project.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Participation in weekly two-hour workshops to discuss papers identified by the cohort. Students are assessed on active participation (e.g. taking part in discussions, asking and answering questions) in workshops
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
20 minute - Group presentation
| Week 11 | 20% |
Essay
| During the assessment period | 70% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Parts of this subject may be taught off campus.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 Course Master of Climate Science Course Master of Science (Earth Sciences) Course Master of Environment - 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: 31 January 2024