ATOC30004 Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 50%
- About 4 class hours a week
Is ATOC30004 hard?
ATOC30004: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The physics of how air and oceans move, from pressure systems and Rossby waves to weather models.
After it you can
- Derive equations of air and ocean motion
- Explain how pressure systems shape weather
- Explain how weather models are built
What you need first
((MAST10006 or MAST10009 or MAST10021) and ATOC20003) or (MAST20009 or MAST20029 or MAST20032)
- MAST10006 Calculus 2
- MAST10009 Accelerated Mathematics 2
- MAST10021 Calculus 2: Advanced
- ATOC20003 Atmospheric Modelling
- MAST20009 Vector Calculus
- MAST20029 Engineering Mathematics
- MAST20032 Vector Calculus: Advanced
Careers
Helps toward: Geologist, Meteorologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is ATOC30004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ATOC30004?
- Needs ((MAST10006 or MAST10009 or MAST10021) and ATOC20003) or (MAST20009 or MAST20029 or MAST20032).
- Does ATOC30004 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does ATOC30004 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take ATOC30004 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate ATOC30004?
- 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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