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PH2009 - Advanced Marine Physics
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
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) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Participation > Class participation - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Lab/Practical report - (20%) - Individual.
Prerequisites: |
PH1005 AND MA1000 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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PH2006 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coord/Lect: |
Assoc. Professor Scott Heron. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 39 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 13 hours tutorials
- 12 hours practicals - Four sessions
- 1 days 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.