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Current Topics in Atmospheric Research (ATOC90004)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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This subject will address current topics in the atmospheric and oceanic sciences that will prepare students for research in these areas. Topics will vary from year to year depending on developments in the field but may include atmosphere-ocean interaction and climate; the general circulation of the atmosphere and ocean; tropical meteorology; atmospheric and ocean simulation and data analysis.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject aims to provide students with:
- a deep appreciation of current research topics in several areas of atmospheric and oceanic sciences;
- experience in synthesising and interpreting the current literature;
- experience in making judgements in cases of ambiguity or conflicting arguments;
- an appreciation of the interrelationships between different drivers of atmospheric processes.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students will have gained experience in:
- developing the ability to exercise critical judgement;
- rigorous and independent thinking;
- adopting a problem-solving approach to complex or ambiguous questions;
- high-level written report presentation skills;
- oral communication and presentation skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
The following subject, or equivalent (can be taken concurrently).
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ATOC30004 | Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Written assignments and practical exercises totalling 3,000 words, or equivalent.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Parts of this subject may be taught off campus.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Science (Earth Sciences) Major Earth Sciences Informal specialisation Earth Sciences Major Environmental Science Major Environmental Science Major Environmental Science Major Tailored Specialisation Major Honours Program - Earth Sciences Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022