Climatology & Hydrology (GEOS2101)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
2 Tutorial hours
Incompatible
GEOS7104 or GN201
Recommended prerequisite
GEOS1100 or GN100
Assessment methods
Assignment, project report, exam
Course enquiries
Professor Hamish McGowan (Semester 2, 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.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Global atmospheric circulation, formation & structure of local & synoptic scale weather systems. Severe weather (tropical cyclones, storms), precipitation formation, weather prediction & monitoring. Water movement in the landscape, including influence of vegetation, runoff generation, groundwater & river systems, emphasising catchment scale processes & issues. Water supply & quality management.
