Australian Climate and Vegetation - GEOS2711


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
	Course Outline: http://www.bees.unsw.edu.au/
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
	Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: GEOS1701
	Fee Band: 5 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

Contemporary climatic patterns and controls in Australia. Development of the Australian vegetation. Elements of the Australian vegetation and their distribution. Climate change with particular emphasis on the Quaternary. ENSO phenomena and climatic variability in Australia. Fire and vegetation interactions. The impact of European occupation in Australia.
Note/s: Field-work is an important component of the course and will involve expense to individuals.