PH2006 - Descriptive Physical Oceanography
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2014 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2
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Administered by: |
School of Engineering (pre 2015) |
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
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 2
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Census Date 28-Aug-2014 |
Coord/Lect: |
<Person not found>. |
Workload expectations: |
- 26 hours lectures
- 13 hours tutorials
- 12 hours practicals
- 8 hours fieldwork
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Assessment: |
end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (20%); laboratory (10%); field trip (10%). |
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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.