EAE3152 Dynamical meteorology
Faculty of Science
EAE3152 Dynamical meteorology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 7 other tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Overview
The motion of a density-stratified fluid in a rotating frame of reference; important parameters and their magnitudes; 'homogeneous flows' in the atmosphere and ocean; shallow-water and Rossby-wave motion; western boundary currents; gradient-wind balance and vortex motion; dynamics of stratified fluids, including stability, blocking, internal gravity waves and thermal-wind balance.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Quiz 1Quiz / Test2.5%
- Assignment 1Written10%
- Quiz 2Quiz / Test2.5%
- Assignment 2Written10%
- Quiz 3Quiz / Test2.5%
- Assignment 3Written10%
- Quiz 4Quiz / Test2.5%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Examination60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Discuss the physical theory of the motion of the atmosphere and how it can be constructed from basic principles using mathematical analysis;
- 2
Demonstrate skills in using mathematical techniques to understand the dynamics of the atmosphere;
- 3
Demonstrate high-level knowledge of the important techniques and terminology in dynamical meteorology;
- 4
Apply knowledge to analyse and solve problems in dynamical meteorology.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories24 hours
- Lectures36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Three 1-hour lectures and
- One 2-hour laboratory/support class per week
- Private study/research time
The core material is covered in the lectures. You will apply and reinforce this knowledge by solving relevant problems in the laboratories.
Where it fits
EAE3152 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
- ATMOSCI07Part A. Foundation studiesAtmospheric scienceNo reviews yet
- CLATMSCI01Elective unitsClimate and atmospheric scienceNo reviews yet
- CLATMSCI02Additional climate and atmospheric science unitsClimate and atmospheric scienceNo reviews yet
- CLATMSCI03Additional Climate and atmospheric science unitsClimate and atmospheric scienceNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Liz Ritchie-Tyo
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Liz Ritchie-Tyo
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE3152?
EAE3152 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EAE3152 offered?
In 2025, EAE3152 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does EAE3152 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 7 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include EAE3152?
EAE3152 is part of Atmospheric science; and Climate and atmospheric science.