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ENVS6116 - The Atmospheric Environment

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Project description

This unit provides an introduction to the major atmospheric, oceanic and other environmental processes that are responsible for our weather and climate. The unit focuses on Australian region weather and climate. Severe weather events such as tropical cyclones, thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes are discussed.

Year 2022

Location Australia

Organization Macquarie University

Project aims

Project outcome

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles on which meteorology and climatology are based. 2. Describe the important processes which shape the atmospheric environment. 3. Recall and appropriately utilise meteorological and climatological terminology. 4. Access, evaluate, analyse and interpret a range of atmospheric environmental data.