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

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y

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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