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302614 (v.2) Physical Oceanography 302



 

Area:

Department of Applied Physics

Contact Hours:

3.0

Credits:

12.5

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Introduction to major features of physical oceanography. Generation, propagation and measurement of ocean waves. Mechanisms of tide generation. Measurement and prediction of tides. Large scale and coastal currents. Characteristics of sea water and disposal of waste in ocean waters. Remote sensing of the ocean.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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