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PH2006 - Marine Physics
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
This is a physical oceanography subject suitable for all 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 does not require calculus based mathematics but considerable use of algebra
will be developed with the students. 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. This year we will be measuring
the salinity in Cleveland Bay from the University research vessel R.V. James Kirby
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 around Cleveland Bay
using instruments and standard experimental methodology;
- present measurements using graphical and mathematical methodology, with concern for
experimental uncertainty.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Practicals and reports 15%; Field trips and report 10%; and Class participation 5% - (30%) - Individual.
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coord/Lect: |
Assoc. Professor Scott Heron. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures
- 13 hours tutorials
- 12 hours workshops
- 8 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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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.