James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

PH5011 - Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: School of Engineering

This is an introduction to geophysical fluid dynamics of oceans and atmospheres with a development into meteorology. Energy balance, fluid motion on a rotating earth, turbulent transport, vorticity and circulation.

Learning Outcomes

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Combinations:
PH4001

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Coord/Lect: Professor Peter Ridd.
Contact hours:
  • 11 hours lectures
    Assessment:other exams (50%); assignments (50%).

    Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 26-Aug-2010
    Coord/Lect: Professor Peter Ridd.
    Contact hours:
    • 11 hours lectures
      Assessment:other exams (50%); assignments (50%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.