ATM3250

Climate change and variability ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

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Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the dynamic nature of global climates and their past, present and future influence on human population patterns and activities; a familiarity with the range of techniques available for climatic reconstruction and prediction, together with an ability to assess their relative merits and limitations; an appreciation of the nature and degree of uncertainty in climatic prediction; an appreciation of the importance of a knowledge of both scientific and human components in addressing environmental issues.

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