EAE2122 - Introduction to atmospheric physics and dynamics - 2017

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Faculty

Science

Organisational Unit

School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment

Coordinator(s)

Dr Martin Singh

Unit guides

Offered

Clayton

  • Second semester 2017 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit examines atmospheric thermodynamics and dynamics,

including cloud processes, the dynamics and prediction of severe

storms (including tornadoes and tropical cyclones), the structure and

evolution of extra-tropical cyclones and their associated fronts, and the

techniques used in forecasting the day-to-day weather.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Understand the basic physical theories of atmospheric processes, including the dynamics of motion and atmospheric thermodynamics.
  2. Relate the theories with the development and structure of real-life weather systems,including severe storms, tornadoes and tropical cyclones. Use the resulting techniques for forecasting day-to-day weather.
  3. Understand the formation of clouds.
  4. Distinguish and classify different cloud types.
  5. Develop, apply, integrate and generate knowledge to analyse and solve problems in atmospheric physics.
  6. Collect, organise, analyse and interpret quantitative information meaningfully using mathematical and statistical tools.

Assessment

Assignments and practicals: 30%

Tests: 20%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Workload requirements

Three hours of lectures + one 2-hour tutorial per week

See also Unit timetable information

Chief examiner(s)

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Atmospheric science major

Prerequisites

One of EAE2011 or MTH1030, MTH1035 OR ENG1005

Prohibitions

ATM2030