ATOC20003 Atmospheric Modelling
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is ATOC20003 hard?
ATOC20003: About average. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own, 1 other hurdle task. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Using code and numerical models to study storms, wind, radiation and climate feedbacks.
After it you can
- Solve simple weather models numerically
- Code to analyse and map atmosphere data
- Explain what different climate models can't do
What you need first
MAST10005 or a VCE Specialist Mathematics study score of 30 or more (or equivalent)
What it leads to
- ATOC30003 Tropical Weather and Climate Extremes
- ATOC30004 Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography
- ATOC30006 Modern and Future Climate
- ATOC30008 Atmospheric Processes and Composition
How it’s assessed
Projects 30%, Presentations 10%, Assignments 20%, Final exam 40%
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Quick answers
- When is ATOC20003 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ATOC20003?
- Needs MAST10005 or a VCE Specialist Mathematics study score of 30 or more (or equivalent).
- Does ATOC20003 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Projects 30%, Presentations 10%, Assignments 20%, Final exam 40%.
- How many class hours a week does ATOC20003 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take ATOC20003 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after ATOC20003?
- 4 subjects need it first, for example ATOC30003, ATOC30004, ATOC30006, ATOC30008.
- Can I rate ATOC20003?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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