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)

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

MATH2111 Higher Several Variable Calc (6 UOC)
MATH2221 Higher Differential Equations (6 UOC)
MATH2241 Intro to Atmos & Oceans (6 UOC)
MATH2301 Mathematical Computing (6 UOC)
MATH2901 Higher Theory of Statistics (6 UOC)
PHYS2801 Atmospheric Science (6 UOC)

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

GEOS2811 Remote Sensing Applications (6 UOC)
MATH2621 Higher Complex Analysis (6 UOC)

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.