Overview

This unit gives an introduction to the dynamics and processes that govern the large-scale climate system. The following questions are the main focus of this unit: What dynamics control the climate? How would the climate change if boundary conditions of the climate are changed? What are the characteristics and dynamics … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S1-FF-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Dietmar Dommenget

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Dietmar Dommenget

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Discuss the basic physical theory of the earth's energy balance and large-scale climate dynamics and how it can be constructed from basic principles using mathematical analysis and numerical modelling.

2.

Demonstrate knowledge and skills in using mathematical models and applications in atmospheric science and oceanography.

3.

Demonstrate high-level knowledge and skills of the important techniques, terminology and processes of the large-scale physical climate, climate change and variability.

4.

Develop, apply, integrate and generate knowledge to analyse and solve problems in physical climate dynamics.

5.

Discuss the importance of the physical climate dynamics to climate change and variability.

6.

Collect, organise, analyse and interpret quantitative information meaningfully, using mathematical and/or statistical tools as appropriate to physical climate dynamics, including numerical programming.

7.

Explain climate dynamics concepts, processes and results to diverse audiences.

Assessment summary

Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes): 50%
Assignments, quizzes, tests and support-class activities: 50%

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Atmospheric science