Advanced Physical Oceanography - MATHO13938
Stream Summary
Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science
School: School of Mathematics and Statistics
Contact: http://www.maths.unsw.edu.au/
Program: 3938 - Adv Science/Soc Rsch & Policy
Award(s):
Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Major)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Stream 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.
Stream Structure
A major in Advanced Physical Oceanography is comprised of 90 units of credit of courses as follows:
Stage 1
- MATH1141 Higher Mathematics 1A (6 UOC)
- MATH1241 Higher Mathematics 1B (6 UOC)
- PHYS1121 Physics 1A (6 UOC) or PHYS1131 Higher Physics 1A (6 UOC)
- PHYS1221 Physics 1B (6 UOC) or PHYS1231 Higher Physics 1B (6 UOC)
Stage 2
Recommended elective (this course is not required but is recommended as a good complementary course for this major):
Stage 3
- MATH3041 Mathematical Modelling (6 UOC)
- MATH3101 Computational Mathematics (6 UOC)
- MATH3121 Mathematical Methods (6 UOC)
- MATH3261 Fluids, Oceans & Climate (6 UOC)
- MSCI3001 Physical Oceanography (6 UOC)
Honours
For further information on Honours in Physical Oceanography please see the Physical Oceanography Honours plan and consult the School of Mathematics and Statistics.
