EAE4021 Advanced dynamical meteorology
Faculty of Science
EAE4021 Advanced dynamical meteorology is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate 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 40%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before EAE4021
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE4021
No unit lists EAE4021 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
Dynamical meteorology concerns itself with the causes of atmospheric motion. The unit begins with a scale analysis of the equations of motion for mid latitude weather systems, which leads to the most important theoretical development modern meteorology - the quasi-geostrophic theory. This theory and its generalisation are used to explain Rossby waves and their interaction with the mean state, the development of extratropical cyclones, the causes of vertical motion, and the structure and evolution of cold fronts. The theory for gravity waves is developed also.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- AssignmentsWritten30%
- Research paper reviewWritten30%
- n (2 hours and 10 minutes)Examination40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand the dynamical principles governing the fluid flow in a rotating frame of reference;
- 2
Apply these principles to explain the dynamics of many common mid latitude weather systems;
- 3
Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of the important mathematical techniques used to solve problems in mid latitude dynamics;
- 4
Read, understand and critically analyse the scientific literature on mid latitude dynamics.
Workload and teaching
A total of 12 hours per week comprising:
- three 1-hour lectures;
- three hours per week on assignments, reports and preparation of a talk;
- six hours of independent study.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Dietmar Dommenget
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Dietmar Dommenget
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE4021?
EAE4021 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EAE4021 offered?
In 2025, EAE4021 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EAE4021?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EAE4021 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.