2009 Course Handbook
GEOS216: The Atmospheric Environment
This unit provides an introduction to the main atmospheric, oceanic and other environmental processes that are responsible for our weather and climate. The unit builds on themes introduced in GEOS117 and GEOS112. While the unit ranges from microclimates up to global climates, the focus is on Australian region weather and climate. On-campus students participate in some local field exercises, such as releasing weather balloons and taking weather measurements. Specific lecture themes include atmospheric energy, understanding weather charts, weather forecasting, wind systems, cloud processes, severe weather, tropical cyclones, tornadoes, and El Nino, to mention a few. The unit presumes neither university-level maths nor physics knowledge. External students require Internet access.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 5 |
| When Offered: |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (On Campus session: No session) Xc1 - External study (composite mode); Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Angela Maharaj, Atmospheric Science staff |
| Prerequisites: | GEOS117(P) or GEOS112(P) or 3cp in 100-level PHYS units |
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| Unit Designations: |
Technology
Science |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Environment and Geography |
Timetable Information
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