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This module lays the foundations for an understanding of large scale weather patterns and ocean circulation. It will introduce you to the kinds of dynamics that can occur in stratified and rotating fluids, and introduce key concepts, such as conservation and balance, that are used to understand and analyse such flows.

You will learn to explain, manipulate and analyse mathematical descriptions of different kinds of wave and vortical motion that can occur in stratified and rotating fluids. Furthermore, you will be able to explain the relevance of the mathematical descriptions to large scale motion of the atmosphere and oceans. In addition, you will study the application of a range of mathematical methods, including differential equations, fluid dynamics, Fourier analysis, and the use of small parameters to approximate and simplify problems. The material should develop your ability to relate physical problems to their mathematical formulation.

Pre-requisite module: MTH3001 or equivalent

_{Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.}