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Marine Science 1A - ZPEM1401
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Faculty: UNSW@ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy)
 
 
School:  School of Physical, Environmental and Mathematical Sciences @ ADFA
 
 
Course Outline: https://gateway.unsw.adfa.edu.au/isas/current_students/outlines/index.html
 
 
Campus: University College Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 6
 
 
Equivalent: AGOC1301
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

An introduction to the behaviour of the oceans, with an emphasis on processes associated with water circulation and the ocean's response to atmospheric forcing. Topics may include: an historical introduction to Marine Science, general properties of sea water, an introduction to waves and tides, oceanic and atmospheric circulation and their impacts on climate, El Nino. The course normally involves a three-day field school.

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