PH2006 - Descriptive Physical Oceanography
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Administered by: | Discipline of Physics (pre 2009) |
This is a descriptive physical oceanography subject suitable for all students studying the marine environment. It provides a descriptive overview of the physical properties of the oceans of the world but has a special focus on the physical conditions of Australian coastal oceanography. This includes temperature and salinity signatures of water types; water, salt and heat budgets of the oceans; surface properties; and circulation of the oceans. The laboratory sessions cover instruments and methods, culminating in a research project.
Learning Outcomes
- a familiarisation with the instruments and standard experimental methodology of physical oceanography and experience with data analysis and interpretation using some of the instruments;
- an integrated introduction to the content, concepts and methods of physical oceanography.
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 28-Aug-2009 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Professor Peter Ridd. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (55%); assignments (45%). |
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