ATMS-PSPEC Atmospheric science
Faculty of Science
Atmospheric science (ATMS-PSPEC) is a specialisation worth 96 credit points, listing 16 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 1 course: Master of Science.
- Credit points
- 96
- Units
- 16
- Campus
- Clayton
- Offered in
- 1 course
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Requisite map
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
Rules
- 24 credit points of Foundation studies;
- 24 credit points of Advanced studies;
- 24 credit points of Applied studies; and
- 24 credit points of Extended studies.
Part A. Foundation studies24 credit points
Note: Your foundation studies will depend on your previous background and will be confirmed following a discussion with the specialisation lead.
- 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. Applied studies24 credit points
- Research unit; or
- Research and WIL units ; or
- Research and coursework units.
Research unit
24 credit points- EAE5002Advanced atmospheric science research project24 cp
Research and WIL units
24 credit pointsResearch and coursework units
24 credit pointsPart D. Extended studies24 credit points
Courses that offer it
Notes
Please note that this Area of Study was previously coded as ATMOSCI07.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinators
- Professor Dietmar Dommenget
Common questions
Specialisation details
- Type
- Specialisation
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Credit points
- 96
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- Handbook years
- 2027