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625-103 The Atmosphere and Oceans | |
Note | Credit may not be gained for 625-103 and 625-113 in the 1998 Handbook. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 2 |
Coordinator | Dr R C Lile |
Prerequisites | None. Earth sciences 625-101 is recommended. A knowledge of VCE Physics and Mathematics is desirable but not essential. |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | 36 lectures (three per week), 36 hours practical work (3 hours per week) |
Subject Description | Topics covered are solar energy and atmospheric/oceanic processes leading to the distribution of energy in other forms to generate weather, 'steady-state' climate; the general atmospheric circulation and ocean currents; morphology of ocean basins; climate change: warm ages and ice ages; and relationships between humans and climate. On completion of this subject, students should comprehend the basic concepts of climate; and know how the climate system may be understood in terms of the solar energy input and its redistribution by atmospheric and oceanic processes. |
Assessment | A 2-hour end-of-semester written examination. Essays, problems, and practical work assessment throughout the semester. |
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