Climatology & Hydrology (GEOS7104)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
2 Practical or Laboratory hours
Incompatible
GEOS2101
Assessment methods
Assignment, Project Report, Examination
Course enquiries
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.
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.