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Advanced Physical Oceanography - MATHO13936
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Plan Outline
Plan Structure
Honours

Plan Summary

 
Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science
 
 
School: School of Mathematics and Statistics
 
 
Contact: http://www.maths.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Program: 3936 - Adv Science/Social Science
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Major)
 
 

Plan Outline

The study of Physical Oceanography involves an understanding of the mathematical equations that describe fluid flow, and how these are used in the context of the ocean. It also explores ocean measurement and the numerical modelling of processes at various scales.

Plan Structure

A major in Advanced Physical Oceanography is comprised of 90 units of credit of courses as follows:

Stage 1

Stage 2
Recommended elective (this course is not required but is recommended as a good complementary course for this major):

Stage 3

Honours

For further information on Honours in Physical Oceanography please see the Physical Oceanography Honours plan and consult the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

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