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Watching the weather
Watching the weather

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Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • demonstrate general knowledge and understanding of some of the basic facts, concepts, scientific principles and language relating to meteorology and weather forecasting, in particular the techniques used to gather meteorological data

  • receive and respond to information presented in a variety of ways, including text, tables, graphs, diagrams, computer-based multimedia and websites

  • begin to understand how to develop personal learning strategies.