Convective Clouds and Storms (ATOC90011)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2023
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About this subject
Overview
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The aim of this subject is to explore processes governing convection in the atmosphere, with a particular emphasis on severe convective storms and tropical cyclones. Specific topics covered include buoyancy, local convection, cellular convection, stability, severe storms - including supercell storms and squall lines, tornadoes, and tropical cyclones.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Evaluate the detailed mechanisms governing the formation of convective clouds and storms on a range of spatial and temporal scales.
- Understand, explain and summarize advanced theories of moist convection, mesoscale dynamics, and gravity waves.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the analysis and visualisation of computational and observational data to study storm dynamics.
- Apply advanced knowledge to interpret data from storm-scale computational models
- Evaluate and criticise areas of active research on the topics of convection and storms and identify disputed theories and gaps in knowledge
Generic skills
- Exercise critical judgement;
- undertake rigorous and independent thinking;
- adopt a problem-solving approach to new and unfamiliar tasks;
- develop high-level written report and/or oral presentation skills.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATOC30004 | Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Ability to write simple code to visualise data in standard formats (e.g., netcdf).
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assignment 1
| Week 1 | 25% |
Assignment 2
| Week 2 | 25% |
Essay
| End of the assessment period | 25% |
Oral Exam
| During the assessment period | 25% |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Time commitment details
128 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is taugt through the Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences: https://vieps.earthsci.unimelb.edu.au/.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 10 November 2023