ATOC10001 Wonders Of The Weather
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
- About 5 class hours a week
Is ATOC10001 hard?
ATOC10001: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (4 reviews), Reviewers say the workload is light, First-year subject. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%, 5 class hours a week.
What you learn
How the atmosphere and oceans shape the weather, and how weather affects our lives, health and resources.
After it you can
- Read weather maps and forecasts
- Explain heat waves, cyclones and air pollution
- Describe how the atmosphere and ocean are structured
What you need first
None
Careers
Helps toward: Geologist, Meteorologist
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 20%, Reports and essays 20%, Final exam 60%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2018–2022)
- Generally seen as an easy, interesting elective; several got an H1 with little study.
- Labs are long and dull; you mainly attend to get the password for the weekly quiz.
- Assignments are easy to score well in; the group project involves collecting data over a long period.
- Opinions on the exam are split: most found it reasonable, but one 2018 reviewer found it difficult.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
Taken this subject? Rate it anonymously (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Rate ATOC10001
Quick answers
- When is ATOC10001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ATOC10001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ATOC10001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 20%, Reports and essays 20%, Final exam 60%.
- Is ATOC10001 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Generally seen as an easy, interesting elective; several got an H1 with little study.
- What do students say about ATOC10001?
- Generally seen as an easy, interesting elective; several got an H1 with little study. Labs are long and dull; you mainly attend to get the password for the weekly quiz. Assignments are easy to score well in; the group project involves collecting data over a long period.
- How many class hours a week does ATOC10001 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take ATOC10001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate ATOC10001?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
Always confirm in the official Handbook.
PickMySubjects is a free, unofficial planner made by a UniMelb graduate.