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Atmospheric Modelling (ATOC90013)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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The aim of this unit is to describe the design of global atmospheric models as they are used in Numerical Weather Prediction, seasonal prediction and climate simulation. The unit aims to provide a basic understanding of all aspects of global atmospheric modelling. It will describe modelling techniques required to apply the fundamental equations that govern atmospheric flow in the settings of a modern General Circulation Model.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Explain the basic aspects of atmospheric modelling, including an understanding of how the basic equations are represented in models;
- Analyse and plot model output; and
- Understand how processes are parameterized within models.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students should have gained the following generic skills:
- The ability to exercise critical judgement;
- Rigorous and independent thinking;
- Adopted a problem-solving approach to new and unfamiliar tasks; and
- Developed high-level written report presentation skills; oral communication and presentation skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ATOC30004 | Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography | Semester 1 (Online) |
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Four assignments collectively totalling 3000 words or equivalent, including a 10-minute presentation, programming exercises and problem sets, due in weeks 3, 4, 5 and 6
| From Week 3 to Week 6 | 50% |
A final examination due one week after the end of the teaching period
| During the assessment period | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Todd Lane Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total of 48 contact hours : Please note that this subject is delivered cross-institutionally and the timetable has yet to be finalised. Students will be required to check the VIEPS website closer to the subjects' start date for specific time-related information. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021
Additional delivery details
This subject is taught through the Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences: https://vieps.earthsci.unimelb.edu.au/
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NOTE - This intensive subject is hosted by Monash University
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) Informal specialisation Earth Sciences - 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