S7N Master of Meteorology and Oceanography as at 14th May, 2002
Master of Meteorology and Oceanography
Abbreviation: MMet&Oc
Course code: S7N
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 2977
Introductory comments
The Master of Meteorology and Oceanography is a 3-semester full-time or 6-semester
part-time course offered on the Hobart campus by the Institute of Antarctic and Southern
Ocean Studies and the School of Mathematics and Physics.
Admission & prerequisites
An undergraduate degree in the physical sciences or in engineering with a mathematical
background at least to the level of introductory calculus equivalent to first year university
standard.
Course objectives
The course aims to equip students with the skills to enter national programs concerned
with the atmospheric and oceanographic sciences, and/or to equip them with the basic
skills appropriate to higher degree research in meteorology and oceanography.
Career outcomes
Graduates of the degree could expect to find employment as a meteorologist,
oceanographer, atmospheric scientist, climate modeller, or applied mathematician.
Course structure
First semester: 140 lectures divided into three basic topics – namely: meteorology,
oceanography, and techniques in applied mathematics.
Second and Third Semesters: ‘Specialised Reading’ leading to a research project. The
research project will be at a standard equivalent to that required for entrance to research
higher degrees as stated in the Rules of Higher Degrees by Research.
Students enrol in the following unit codes:
Full-time students
KSA802
Master of Meteorology and 100%
Oceanography
Part-time students
KSA803
Master of Meteorology and 50%
Oceanography
Articulation
There is no articulation with other courses.
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
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Contact
Hobart: ph 6226 2125 fax 6226 7809
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Science and Engineering
Campus(es) offered | Hobart
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time
Course duration (3 semesters) (6 semesters)
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES
Approximate student-staff contact hours | contact hours vary according to specialisation
and units being studied 13 week semesters
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