EAE4022 General circulation of the atmosphere
Faculty of Science
EAE4022 General circulation of the atmosphere is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before EAE4022
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE4022
No unit lists EAE4022 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to the large-scale circulation features of the atmosphere and the processes that maintain them. You will be introduced to a set of mathematical tools that will be used to analyse the transport of energy, momentum and moisture through the atmosphere and to build a conceptual picture for how these transports are achieved by the atmospheric circulation. The unit will also touch on how large-scale atmospheric circulation may respond to climate change, and you will be given the opportunity to engage with the scientific literature on this topic.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- AssignmentsWritten30%
- Research paper reviewWritten20%
- Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)Examination50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply the various analysis techniques used to estimate the atmospheric thermodynamic state and large-scale circulation and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.
- 2
Appraise the main features of the atmospheric circulation and the processes that contribute to their maintenance.
- 3
Apply mathematical tools to analyse the transports of energy, momentum and water through the atmosphere.
- 4
Critically engage with the scientific literature regarding the large-scale atmospheric circulation and its possible changes under climate change.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
A total of 12 hours per week comprising:
- two 1.5-hour seminars;
- three hours on assignments, reports and preparation of a talk and
- six hours of independent study per week.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Martin Singh
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Martin Singh
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE4022?
EAE4022 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EAE4022 offered?
In 2027, EAE4022 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is EAE4022?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EAE4022 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.