ATOC20001 Extreme Weather and Climate
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 35%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
- 15% group work
Is ATOC20001 hard?
ATOC20001: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Why climate change shows up as more extreme weather, from thunderstorms and El Niño to climate models.
After it you can
- Describe large-scale air circulation patterns
- Analyse what drives extreme weather events
- Use field methods to monitor climate
What you need first
a VCE Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics study score of 25 or more (or equivalent) or (12.5 points of level 1 MAST or (12.5 points of level 1 MAST or 12.5 points of level 1 MAST))
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 25%, Reports and essays 25%, Presentations 15%, Final exam 35%
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Quick answers
- When is ATOC20001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ATOC20001?
- Needs a VCE Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics study score of 25 or more (or equivalent) or (12.5 points of level 1 MAST or (12.5 points of level 1 MAST or 12.5 points of level 1 MAST)).
- Does ATOC20001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 35% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 25%, Reports and essays 25%, Presentations 15%, Final exam 35%.
- How many class hours a week does ATOC20001 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take ATOC20001 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.
- What can I take after ATOC20001?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example EVSC30009.
- Can I rate ATOC20001?
- 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
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