EAE5021 Advanced dynamical meteorology
Faculty of Science
EAE5021 Advanced dynamical meteorology is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for EAE5021. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before EAE5021
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE5021
No unit lists EAE5021 as a prerequisite in the 2026 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, is 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- AssignmentsWritten30%
- Research paper reviewWritten20%
- Final assessment - Examination (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
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
- Seminars24 hours
A total of 12 hours per week comprising:
- Twelve 2-hour seminars and
- Eight-hours of independent study per week.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Dietmar Dommenget
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Dietmar Dommenget
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE5021?
EAE5021 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EAE5021 offered?
In 2026, EAE5021 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EAE5021?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EAE5021 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.