Physical Oceanography - MATHN14770
Stream Summary
Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science
School: Faculty of Science
Contact: http://www.maths.unsw.edu.au/
Program: 4770 - Science / Law
Award(s):
Bachelor of Science (Major)
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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 Physical Oceanography is comprised of 66 units of credit of courses as follows:
Stage 1
- MATH1131 Mathematics 1A (6 UOC) or MATH1141 Higher Mathematics 1A (6 UOC)
- MATH1231 Mathematics 1B (6 UOC) or 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)
Students are also strongly recommended to take MATH1081 Discrete Mathematics (6UOC)
Stage 2
- MATH2011 Several Variable Calculus (6 UOC) or MATH2111 Higher Several Variable Calculus (6 UOC)
- MATH2121 Theory and Applications of Differential Equations (6 UOC) or MATH2221 Higher Theory and Applications of Diff. Equations (6 UOC)
- MATH2241 Intro to Atmos & Oceans (6 UOC)
- MATH2301 Mathematical Computing (6 UOC)
Recommended elective (this course is not required but is recommended as a good complementary course for this major):
- PHYS2801 Atmospheric Science (6 UOC)
Stage 3
- MATH3041 Mathematical Modelling (6 UOC)
- MATH3121 Mathematical Methods (6 UOC)
- MATH3261 Fluids, Oceans & Climate (6 UOC)
Note: Students who are completing the Bachelor Science (majoring in Physical Oceanography) in concurrent mode with a Bachelor of Engineering will need to substitute some level II courses in the Engineering program. For more information see this document: Mathematics in BE BSc Programs or contact the School of Mathematics and Statistics.
Honours
For further information on Honours in Physical Oceanography please see the Physical Oceanography Honours plan and consult the School of Mathematics and Statistics.
