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Tropical Weather and Climate Extremes (ATOC30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject gives an overview of the weather and climate extreme phenomena in the tropical region, as driven by the interaction between the ocean and the atmosphere on a wide range of time and space scales. Topics include tropical cyclones, ENSO theory, Monsoon depression and Monsoon lows, cloud clusters and squall lines, tropical-extratropical interactions, the governing equations at low latitudes, momentum and heat exchanges in the ocean and atmospheric boundary layers, fundamental causes of ocean circulation, ocean wave theory including wind-waves and tides, Kelvin and Rossby waves, and intraseasonal oscillations.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- describe the fundamental causes of the general circulation of the ocean and its relationship to the general circulation of the atmosphere
- reproduce the governing equations and approximations relevant to the tropical atmosphere and describe the key structural features of the tropical weather and climate
- describe and solve the fundamental equations that explain waves in the ocean and the atmosphere, including equatorial waves and their relationship to tropical weather and climate
- explain and quantify the fundamental processes causing upper-ocean mixing, variations in upper-ocean properties due to air-sea interaction effects, both locally and globally
- communicate clearly the key concepts discussed in this subject
- utilise appropriate numerical methods and computer programming to analyse, visualise and understand real-world weather and climate datasets
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed the following skills:
- ability to demonstrate a high level of achievement in writing and problem-solving;
- ability to apply analytical, quantitative and technical skills to problem solving;
- ability to critically analyse information as life-long learners;
- ability to demonstrate excellent organisational, planning and time management skills; and
- ability to apply scientific knowledge to understand current technological and social changes.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST20009 | Vector Calculus |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
OR
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ATOC20003 | Atmospheric Modelling | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST10006 | Calculus 2 |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Four problem sets (each worth 10%)
| Equally spaced throughout the semester | 40% |
A written examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Additional details
The problem sheets will be set at approximately equal intervals during semester and three weeks will be allowed for their completion.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Yi Huang Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures per week; 1 x two hour practical class per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
122 hours
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Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Environmental Science Major Climate and Weather Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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: 11 April 2024