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MARI 412 Principles of Physical Oceanography
Paper Value : 12 Points |
Semester: 1st |
Course coordinator:
Dr Ross Vennell
Course Content:
This course aims to give students a broad general knowledge of
physical oceanographic processes and of the general circulation
of the world oceans. Students will also develop a qualitative understanding
of oceanic processes.
Topics covered include :
- General circulation in the oceans
- Ekman layers and geostrophic currents
- Ocean waves
- Ocean tides
- Mixed layers and internal waves
- Estuarine Flows
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
Students would normally be expected to also enrol for MARI 419
but under exceptional circumstances, exemption is possible with
permission from the Head of Department.
Assessment:
Internal Assessment 50%
Final Exam 50%
Reading List:
Segar, D.A. Introduction to Ocean Sciences, 2nd edition. W.W. Norton & Co., New York (2007)
{Textbook - Highly Recommended}
Open University Publication Vol 3 Ocean Circulation
Pickard, G L and Emery, W J. (1990). Descriptive Physical Oceanography, 5 th Ed.
Physical Oceanography, Oceanus V35(2), Summer 1992
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