Modiwl OSX-1005:
Fundamentals of Oceanography

Ffeithiau’r Modiwl

Rhedir gan School of Ocean Sciences

20 Credyd neu 10 Credyd ECTS

Semester 1

Trefnydd: Dr David Assinder

Amcanion cyffredinol

This module provides an introduction to the physics and chemistry of the oceans. Students are introduced to the fundamental principles of how the ocean works as a physical system, and are shown how ocean physics is intimately connected with climate. It also considers the influence of biological activity and ocean circulation on the chemistry of the oceans . Theoretical aspects are reinforced with practical work designed to introduce basic analytical techniques and their application to problems of environmental relevance.

Cynnwys cwrs

  • Provide a conceptual model of the physical systems of the oceans.
  • Introduce the basic dynamical balances that govern ocean circulation.
  • Demonstrate the links between ocean circulation and climate.
  • Examine the influence of biological activity and ocean circulation on ocean chemistry.
  • Understand how material formed and added to surface waters is recycled or added to underlying sediments.
  • Gain experience and skills in laboratory techniques relevant to an understanding of ocean chemistry.
  • Gain experience and skills in laboratory techniques relevant to the flow of water, waves and density currents and basic dynamics.

Meini Prawf

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Attend practical sessions and perform practical work and analysis of data in a competent manner. Demonstrate a good knowledge, gained from taught material, practicals and directed reading, under examination conditions and an ability to use this knowledge to answer unseen questions. Able to appreciate and describe the processes that influence the concentration and distribution of elements in ocean waters and underlying sediments. Able to appreciate the concept of calibration in analytical chemistry and interpretation of data generated during laboratory experiments.

trothwy

Attend practical sessions . Basic understanding, gained from taught material, practicals and directed reading, under examination conditions. Basic ability to appreciate and describe the processes that influence the concentration and distribution of elements in ocean waters and underlying sediments. Basic appreciation of the concept of calibration in analytical chemistry and interpretation of data generated during laboratory experiments.

ardderchog

Attend practical sessions and carry out experimental work carefully and in an enquiring manner. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge, gained from taught material, practicals and directed reading, of taught material under exam conditions and be able to extrapolate or use additional information obtained by independent reading. Considerable appreciation and clear ability to describe the processes that influence the concentration and distribution of elements in ocean waters and underlying sediments. Considerable appreciation the concept of calibration in analytical chemistry and interpretation of data generated during laboratory experiments.

Canlyniad dysgu

  1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the water masses and circulation of the Oceans

  2. Appreciate the role of dynamical concepts, including inertia and earth rotation effects on Ocean currents

  3. Be able to describe the way in which measurements are made within the ocean

  4. Appreciate the role of the ocean in climate change

  5. Appreciate and describe the processes that influence the concentration and distribution of elements in ocean waters and underlying sediments.

  6. Master some simple laboratory techniques associated with the chemical analysis of seawater

Dulliau asesu

Math Enw Disgrifiad Pwysau
GWAITH CWRS Oceanography problem sheet 15
GWAITH CWRS Ocean circulation and climate 15
GWAITH CWRS Physical Oceanography 15
ARHOLIAD Examination Semester 1 40
GWAITH CWRS Chemistry assessment 15

Strategaeth addysgu a dysgu

Oriau
Private study 168
Lecture

Synchronous lectures and asynchronous module information

 17
Practical classes and workshops

A mix of online videos demonstrating practical techniques and hands-on practicals using borrowed equipment.

 15

Sgiliau Trosglwyddadwy

  • Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
  • Rhifedd - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio rhifau ar lefelau priodol o gywirdeb
  • Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
  • Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
  • Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
  • Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
  • Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
  • Ymwybyddiaeth o ddiogelwch - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch amgylchedd a hyder o ran cadw at reoliadau iechyd a diogelwch
  • Gwaith Tîm - Gallu cydweithio'n adeiladol ag eraill ar dasg gyffredin, ac/neu fod yn rhan o dîm gweithio o ddydd i ddydd
  • Rheloaeth - Gallu defnyddio, cydlynu a rheoli adnoddau (dynol, ffisegol ac/neu ariannol)
  • Hunanymwybyddiaeth & Ystyried - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch cryfderau, gwendidau, nodau ac amcanion eich hun. Gallu adolygu ,cloriannu a myfyrio'n rheolaidd ar eich perfformiad eich hun ac eraill.

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