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Atmosphere Ocean Interaction and Climate (ATOC90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2024
Overview
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This course aims to introduce the student to processes of atmosphere-ocean interaction, their importance in the climate system and its variability, with a particular emphasis on tropical meteorology. Specific topics will include: wind and buoyancy driven ocean circulation, atmospheric convection, atmospheric and oceanic wave phenomena, SST and atmospheric circulation, El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO), decadal to centennial scale variability and large scale modelling.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- explain fundamental processes of atmosphere-ocean interaction;
- describe the importance of these processes in the climate system and its variability, with a particular emphasis on tropical meteorology;
- review and synthesise the current literature, making judgements in cases of conflicting hypotheses.
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 new or unfamiliar tasks;
- high-level written report presentation skills;
- oral communication and presentation skills.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ATOC30004 | Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Or equivalent
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: 30 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Three practical exercises totalling not more than 2000 words
| 30% | |
A critical review of a journal article not exceeding 1,000 words with a 15 minute class presentation | 60% | |
Participation | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Additional details
Assessment of practical work is due within two weeks of the completion of intensive lecture modules; assignment work is due within six weeks.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2024
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Science (Earth Sciences) Major 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: 30 January 2024