Description

This course is divided equally into Meteorology and Oceanography. Topics in meteorology include the atmospheric environment - composition, vertical structure, radiative transfer, solar energy budget, enhanced greenhouse effect - simple global models, predictions for the future, atmospheric thermodynamics and humidity, thermodynamic diagrams, lapse rate and stability, surface boundary layer, turbulence … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this subject, graduates will be able to:
1.
Solve mathematical and numerical problems in atmospheric thermodynamics, dynamic meteorology and physical oceanography related to the theoretical concepts
2.
Employ sensors and integrate data measurements from an oceanographic field trip around Cleveland Bay
3.
Communicate experimental physics data, results, and analysis using written analysis to detail experimental observations

Assessments

1. Perfom/Prac/Prod - Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration

2. Written - Examination (centrally administered)

3. Written - Test/Quiz

Offerings

Trimester 3

CAM-TSV-TR3

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