Bachelor of Science (Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences)
Study modeThe Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences course is taught at the university.
Program ratingIn the Bachelor of Science, the University of Melbourne utilises the expertise of teachers from a broad range of backgrounds, including technology and engineering areas. The scientific thought process is just as important as the principles that are studied, and graduates have many career options open them upon graduation, including in manufacturing, construction, mining, banking and finance, health and scientific research.
EmployabilityAfter completing Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences, there are career opportunities in the atmospheric and marine environment, in government roles such as with the Bureau of Meteorology or with the CSIRO, as well as in environmental management and the aerospace industry. Life science employment is growing, with good job prospects predicated for 2014-15.
Bachelor of Science (Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences)
Academic titleBachelor of Science (Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences)
Course descriptionSample course plan
Bachelor of Science major: Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences
First year
The Global Environment
Calculus 2
Physics
Food for a Healthy
Planet The Earth, Atmosphere and Oceans
Linear Algebra
Physics
Introduction to Climate Change
Second year
Weather and Climate Systems
Vector Calculus
Physics or Computer Science
Climate Change 2 Atmospheric Environment Processes
Mathematical Modelling
Computer Science
Water for a Sustainable Planet
Third year Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography
Global Climates of the Past
Science Elective
Australia in the World of Wine Atmosphere and Ocean Interaction
Modern and Future Climates
Science Elective
Climate Change 3