ATMOSCI07 Atmospheric science
Faculty of Science
Atmospheric science (ATMOSCI07) is a specialisation worth 96 credit points, listing 13 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 1 course: Master of Science.
- Credit points
- 96
- Units
- 13
- Campus
- Clayton
- Offered in
- 1 course
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Overview
In this specialisation you will develop your knowledge of Atmospheric science through advanced coursework.
Studies will be chosen from a variety of topics including Statistics for climate dynamics, Dynamical meteorology, General circulation, Atmospheric modelling, Climate modelling, Atmospheric boundary layers, and Ocean circulation and dynamics.
In addition to coursework studies, you will complete a research project in theoretical, computational or observation-based Atmospheric science.
Availability
Atmospheric science is listed in S6000 Master of Science at Clayton as a postgraduate specialisation.
Structure
Part A. Foundation studies24 credit points
You must complete 24 credit points from the following units
- EAE2122Introduction to atmospheric physics and dynamicsNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3032Geophysical interpretations in geoscience, geography and environmental scienceNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3152Dynamical meteorologyNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3132Future climates: Projections, impacts and adaptationNo reviews yet6 cp
- MTH2032Differential equations with modellingNo reviews yet6 cp
- MTH2010Multivariable calculusNo reviews yet6 cp
- MTH2040Mathematical modellingNo reviews yet6 cp
Part B. Advanced studies24 credit points
Part C. Research Project or Work Integrated Learning24 credit points
a) Research option
24 credit pointsEAE5002 Advanced atmospheric science research project
24 credit pointsb) Research and WIL option
24 credit pointsc) Research and coursework option
24 credit pointsPart D. Extended studies24 credit points
EAE5032 Atmospheric science coursework C
12 credit pointsEAE5033 Atmospheric science coursework D
12 credit pointsCourses that offer it
Contacts
- Academic Coordinators
- Professor Dietmar Dommenget
Common questions
Specialisation details
- Type
- Specialisation
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Credit points
- 96
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- Handbook years
- 20252026