Modiwl OSX-4010:
Key Concepts and Techniques
Key Concepts and Techniques 2022-23
OSX-4010
2022-23
School of Ocean Sciences
Module - Semester 1
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Mattias Green
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
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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.
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Oceanography problem sheet (TPR) Series of three numerical problems covering the oceanography teaching sessions.
Weighting
15%
Due date
10/10/2022
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
MATLAB computing programming (PR) Two coding, oceanographic problem-solving exercises. (Difficult to quantify, but we are happy that it's equivalent to the 8 credits of weighting allocated to it i.e. 1600 words equivalent)
Weighting
40%
Due date
12/12/2022
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
AMG Mathematical problem sheet (DH) PO and MRE students do not complete this. A short series of mathematical problems. Equivalent to 5 credits of effort (1000 words equivalent)
Weighting
25%
Due date
02/11/2022
Assessment method
Oral Test
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
In class presentation (JHB) based on review of a series of papers on a chosen mini-project topic. PO and MRE do not complete this assessment AMG students complete this assessment
Weighting
20%
Due date
14/11/2022
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
PO MRE Maths problem sheet (MG) AMG students do not complete this. Equivalent to 9 credits of effort (1800 words equivalent in the form of maths numerical problems) THIS MARK CAN BE REPORTED IN DUPLICATE IN THE BANNER SYSTEM UNDER THE AMG MATHS AND AMG PRESENTATION MARK if required - hence it is reported as 'zero percent' for the purposes of Worktribe. For the PO and MRE students, it is worth 45% (the total of the AMG maths and AMG presentation assessments)
Weighting
0%
Due date
02/11/2022