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 ENVE117 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. -- Course Website
Instructor: Climate Science staff
Prerequisites: ENVE117(P) or GEOS117(P) or GEOS112(P) or 3cp in 100-level PHYS units
