Overview

This course introduces some of the underpinning techniques and concepts of marine science Topics covered include:

Mathematical methods

MATLAB computer programming

Oceanographic data analysis

Sediment transport processes

The course is taught through lectures, computer practicals and exercises

Assessment Strategy

Threshold -50 - 59% Complete all practical assignments, demonstrating a threshold level of knowledge and understanding in each case. There may be elements missing or wrongly understood, but the substantive ideas are correctly embedded.

Good -60 - 69% Threshold but with only rare errors or misperceptions, some strong elements of synthesis, critical analysis, and communication where that is part of the assessment, and ability to answer numerical questions logically.

Excellent -70%+ Good plus the ability to solve problems without being led, and wide evidence of further reading; excellent powers of synthesis and critical analysis; excellent communication skills where appropriate.

Learning Outcomes

• Appreciate how to analyse common oceanographic data, including sea level and currents.

• Be able to write functional, efficient computer programs in a marine science context.

• Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental oceanographic processes, including sediment transport.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical methods used in marine sciences.