Environmental Systems (GEOS2100)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
School of the Environment
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Practical 2 Hours/ Week
2L2P
Prerequisite
GEOS1100
Assessment methods
Practical, essay, literature review, examination
Course enquiries
Professor Hamish McGowan (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Prof Hamish McGowan (h.mcgowan@uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Work Integrated Learning
Field Experience
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Environmental Systems will develop your understanding of the physical environment by focusing on climatic, hydrologic, and geomorphic systems using examples from Australia and internationally. The course starts by exploring global atmospheric circulation and the main weather systems that impact Australia. This knowledge provides context to the subsequent course modules on geomorphic systems in hot and cold climates, the movement of water through the landscape, and coastal processes. The course provides students with knowledge essential for future study of weather and climate, hydrology, and coastal processes.
