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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

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PH2009 - Advanced Marine Physics

Credit points:03
Year:2024
Student Contribution Band:Band 2
Prerequisites:PH1005 AND MA1000
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering

Subject Description

    This is an advanced physical oceanography subject suitable for physics students studying the marine environment. It provides an 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. This subject will require calculus based mathematics; it is a quantitative subject. The laboratory sessions cover instruments and methods. A one day field trip to carry out measurement of physical parameters of hydrodynamics will be organized.

Learning Outcomes

  • solve mathematical and numerical problems related to the content, concepts and methods of physical oceanography
  • integrate data measurements from an oceanographic field trip using instruments and standard experimental methodology
  • present measurements using graphical and mathematical methodology, with concern for experimental uncertainty

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
  • Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
  • Written > Problem task - (20%) - Individual
  • Practicals and reports - 15%; Field Trip and report - 10%; and Class participation - 5% - (30%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  PH2006

Availabilities

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 22 Aug 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 22 Jul 2024 to Friday, 15 Nov 2024
Coordinator(s):
Professor Scott Heron
Lecturer(s):
Professor Scott Heron
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 26 Hours - Lectures
  • 26 Hours - Tutorials
  • 12 Hours - Workshops - Four sessions
  • 1 Days - Fieldwork