James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSICS, METEOROLOGY AND PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY

MASTER OF APPLIED SCIENCE – METEOROLOGY AND PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY

This program, taken by coursework and minor project, provides specialist training in the background, principles and practices of physics.

Admission to the course requires a degree in an appropriate discipline (normally in physical sciences, mathematics or engineering). A minimum of one academic year of full-time study is required to complete the course.

The program comprises:

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED PHYSICS

Coordinated by Physics, the Graduate Diploma of Science in Applied Physics by coursework and minor project provides specialist training in the background, principles and practices of applied physics, specialising in Environmental Physics.

Physics has research activities in coastal oceanography, micro- and meso-scale meteorology, air-sea interactions and radar remote sensing and it is likely that project work would be offered in these areas.

Students are urged to discuss their study program with the head of Physics at an early stage. Within the broad framework of the Award Rules, each student’s program, including weighting of coursework and research, can be tailored to the individual candidate’s background and requirements.

CORE  
PH5001:09 Project
PH5008:03 Physical Oceanography
PH5011:03 Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (not required by students who have completed PH3006)
PH5012:03 Meteorology

ELECTIVES

Consult Course Coordinator for elective information.