Climatology & Hydrology (GEOS2101)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2013
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Geography,Planning&Envin Mgt
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class contact
2 Lecture hours, 2 Practical or Laboratory hours
Incompatible
GEOS7104 or GN201
Recommended prerequisite
GEOS1100 or GN100
Course coordinator
Dr Hamish McGowan (h.mcgowan@uq.edu.au).
Assessment methods
Assignment, project report, exam
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2013 | St Lucia | Internal | 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.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2012 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2011 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2010 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2009 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
