Science, Engineering and Technology

QMS511

2009  QMS511  Physical Oceanography

Unit Level:

Available as a Student Elective: No

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Start and finish dates may change subject to staff availability, refer to the QMS website for further details. http://www.utas.edu.au/cms/qms/index.html

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter QMS511 H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Summer Offering in H 16-FEB-2009 17-FEB-2009 20-FEB-2009 20-FEB-2009 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). Offered in Courses: [ S5M] [ S6M] This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this unit is to introduce students to physical oceanographic concepts, including the ocean's circulation and physical structure. Emphasis is on understanding why the oceans are variable and why some of their behaviour is predictable. The student will learn the fundamental concepts that are used in ocean models for modelling currents and their role in the climate system.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

Submittable laboratory/class work (60%) and a project report (40%). Students must pass both components to pass the unit.

TEACHING PATTERN: 1 week intensive course (5 days) consisting of lectures and tutorial classes. Typically there will be 15-20 hours of lectures and 15-20 hours of tutorial classes.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Resource supported teaching & learning - H
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

TEXTS
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Summer)

STAFF: Prof Nathan Bindoff (unit coordinator), other University staff and external lecturers from marine institutes

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