Rhedir gan School of Ocean Sciences

20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 1

Trefnydd: Prof Mattias Green

The module aim is to introduce students to the numerical methods used to solve oceanographic problems. The module is specifically aimed at students studying the BSc Ocean and Geophysics (exit point) and MSci Physical Oceanography programmes. The module covers mathematics for oceanography and an introduction to basic programming skills in Matlab, and applies them to problem solving and data analysis of real observations.

Maths Component • A review of basics (including rules of indices, dimensions, scientific notation, functions, logarithms, exponential functions, binomial functions, solution to quadratic); • trigonometry; • matrices; • Calculus 1: differentiation; • Calculus 2: integration; • vectors; • complex numbers; • ordinary differential equations; • partial differential equations

Matlab Programming Component • Basic programming techniques • Data analysis methods • Data visualisation and presentation

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Threshold (grades D- to D+) A basic appreciation of the mathematical tools used used in physical oceanography. Basic ability to master some simple computer techniques associated with programming and data analysis. Basic ability to solve numerical problems using appropriate techniques and to interpret the results.

Complete all practical assignments, deriving some sort of an answer in each case.

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Good (grades C- to B+) Able to appreciate the mathematical tools used in physical oceanography. Able to master some simple computer techniques associated with programming and data analysis. Good ability to solve numerical problems using appropriate techniques, and to interpret the results. Threshold plus correct assignment work and ability to answer numerical questions logically

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Excellent (grade A- or above) Considerable appreciation of the mathematical tools used in physical oceanography. Considerable ability to master some simple computer techniques associated with programming and data analysis. Thorough ability to define and solve numerical problems using appropriate techniques, and to interpret the results.

Good plus the ability to solve problems without being led.

1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the mathematical methods used in physical oceanography.

2. Write efficient computer programs in Matlab

3. Appreciate how to analyse common oceanographic data.

Math	Enw	Disgrifiad	Pwysau
GWAITH CWRS	Maths problem sheet	Mathematical problem sheet.	50.00
GWAITH CWRS	Matlab practicals	Two practical reports on the matlab programming assignments.	50.00

		Oriau
Lecture	Mathematics lectures (8 x 1 hour)	8
Practical classes and workshops	MatLab Programming Practicals (7 x 2 hours)	14
Tutorial	Mathematics tutorials (8 x 1 hour)	8
Private study	Working on assessment tasks	170

• 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
• Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
• Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.

• Apply subject knowledge to the understanding and addressing of problems.
• Collect, analyse and interpret primary and/or secondary data using appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative techniques.

Rhestr ddarllen

Course notes provided at lectures. Any A-level maths text book

Gorfodol mewn cyrsiau:

• F7F6: BSc Ocean and Geophysics year 3 (BSC/OGP)
• F734: MSci Physical Oceanography year 3 (MSCI/PO)