UNSW Handbook Program - Physical Oceanography

Physical Oceanography - 5528

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Program Description

Area(s) of Specialisation

Program Summary


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	Contact: http://www.maths.unsw.edu.au
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Typical Duration: 1 Years
	Typical UOC Per Session: 24
	Min UOC Per Session: 3
	Max UOC Per Session: 27
	Min UOC For Award: 48
	Award(s):
	Graduate Diploma (Research)
	Graduate Diploma (Specialisation)

Program Description

The Graduate Diploma in Physical Oceanography develops skills in planning and execution of oceanographic experiments, the applications and limitations of oceanographic equipment and of commonly used data analysis techniques. Marine Science is a rapidly developing field and people with the kind of training provided by this diploma are in high demand.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

The program also provides excellent training for further research degrees in oceanography.

Program Structure

The program requires 48 units of credit (UOC) for completion and consists of a major project (OCEA5115) worth 50% of the total credit load, and courses as described below:

Compulsory Courses

OCEA5115 Experimental Project (24 UOC)
OCEA5125 Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (6 UOC)
OCEA5145 Applied Data Analysis (6 UOC)

Elective Courses

CVEN7802 Coastal Dynamics (3 UOC)
CVEN7803 Coastal and Beach Processes (3 UOC)
CVEN7813 Estuarine Processes (3 UOC)
CVEN7819 Hydrological Processes (3 UOC)
GEOS9012 Remote Sensing Applications (6 UOC)
GEOS9021 Image Analysis in Remote Sens. (6 UOC)
GMAT9606 Microwave Remote Sensing (6 UOC)
MATH5285 Ocean Modelling (6 UOC)
OCEA5155 Theoretical Project (12 UOC)

** For those who have forgotten their maths, these course titles can be based on undergraduate courses selected to meet your specific needs.

Other courses that may be on offer can be found at the School of Mathematics Postgraduate page.

Further infomration may be obtained from Dr John Middleton (John.Middleton@unsw.edu.au).

Go to the Physical Oceanography at UNSW page.

Admission application forms

Academic Rules

Please contact the School of Mathematics or the Faculty of Science for information.

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Area(s) of Specialisation

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