EAE3152 · Monash University
Dynamical meteorology
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Science
What it covers
The study of air motion in the Earth’s atmosphere that is associated with weather and climate in the midlatitudes and tropics. Topics to be studied include: the equation of motion; scale analysis and balanced flows; structure and stability of the atmosphere; circulation and vorticity; waves; the dynamics of midlatitude and tropical weather systems.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes) | Examination | 50% |
| Assignments | Written | 30% |
| Quizzes | Quiz / Test | 20% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On-campus |