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ATMOSCI05 Atmospheric science

Faculty of Science

Atmospheric science (ATMOSCI05) is a major worth 48 credit points, listing 14 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 12 courses, including Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science; and Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Science.

Credit points: 48
Units: 14
Campus: Clayton
Offered in: 12 courses

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2021 entry.

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Overview

Atmospheric science explores the structure and evolution of the atmosphere, and includes addressing how we forecast our weather as well as how we understand the climate. Weather and climate are both critical to understanding the natural environment and how it is changing under anthropogenic influences. Atmospheric science is an interdisciplinary science that draws on the strengths of environmental science, applied mathematics and physical geography and applications of concepts in physics and chemistry.

The major offers a balance of field work, data analysis, theoretical research and advanced modelling that is taught by experts in the field and which is supported by state of the art facilities. People who study atmospheric science can expect to work in closely-aligned sectors such as the Bureau of Meteorology or consultancies that deal with weather and climate, or in disparate industries such as risk management for banks and insurance companies.

Availability

Atmospheric science is listed in S2000 Bachelor of Science, S3001 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) and S3002 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours) at Clayton as a major or minor.

Structure

Mathematics requirement12 credit points

This major relies on successful completion of MTH1030 and MTH2010 at a set level (60 or higher); if you are unable to meet the published marks for these two units, you may not be able to complete the major.

Supporting studies in Mathematics18 credit points

You must complete MTH1030 and MTH2010 and completion of MTH2032 is highly recommended.

Double degree with engineering requirements

18 credit points

You should complete ENG1005, ENG2005 and it is highly recommended you complete MTH2040.

Software engineering specialisation requirements

18 credit points

You should complete ENG1005, MTH2010 and it is highly recommended you complete MTH2032.

Core units48 credit points

You must complete the following units

Courses that offer it

Notes

Requirements for progressing to honours and other further studies

You must meet the entry requirements for S3701 Bachelor of Science (Honours), M5021 Graduate Diploma of Health and Science Research or meet the progression requirements to the fourth year of S3002 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours).

You must also complete prerequisite study as per the intended discipline. Refer to the honours prerequisites table.

Learning outcomes

In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of your course, and successfully completing this area of study, you will be able to:

1
understand the physical theory of the Earth's atmosphere, its relation with climate and weather forecasting, and how it can be constructed from basic principles using mathematical analysis and numerical modelling
2
demonstrate high-level knowledge and skills of the important techniques, terminology and processes of at least one area of atmospheric science such as clouds, weather forecasting, large-scale weather, climate variability, Australian atmospheric environment and the earth boundary layer
3
understand the importance of atmospheric sciences to a range of environmental issues, including climate change

Contacts

Academic Coordinators: Dr Shayne McGregor

Common questions

Which courses offer Atmospheric science?

12 courses in 2020: Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours); Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours); and Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts, and 4 more.

What units are in Atmospheric science?

It lists 14 units, including EAE1011, EAE1022, EAE2111, EAE2122, EAE3111, EAE3121, EAE3142 and EAE3152. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Major details

Type: Major
Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points: 48

Faculty: Faculty of Science
Organisational unit: School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
Handbook years: 20202021