Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Teaching department
- Earth Sciences
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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PHAS0002 Maths Methods I & PHAS0009 Maths Methods II are prerequisites for this module.
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
The module aims to describe and explain features of the ocean circulation that are important to the Earth's climate system using fundamental physical principles of mechanics and energy conservation. The course will also include a brief introduction to visualisation and processing of reanalysis and satellite data with Matlab/Python. Students will produce a summary of the previous week's content using the digital technology of their choice.
By the end of this module students will have the:
- basic understanding of the physical processes that control the ocean dynamics;
- capacity to formulate various ocean and climate related problems (i.e. greenhouse effect, ocean dynamics, wave propagation, sea ice melt and growth) in simple mathematical form;
- gain understanding of the ocean system, its response to climate change and the implications for human societies;
- knowledge and practical application of data handling and visualisation techniques in the Earth sciences, specifically in polar oceanography.
PHAS0002 Maths Methods I & PHAS0009 Maths Methods II are prerequisites for this module.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 听听听
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
20%
In-class activity
10%
Coursework
30%
Other form of assessment
40%
Exam
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
The methods of assessment for affiliate students may be different to those indicated above. Please contact the department for more information.
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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28
- Module leader
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Dr Michel Tsamados
- Who to contact for more information
- m.tsamados@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 听听听
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
20%
In-class activity
10%
Coursework
30%
Other form of assessment
40%
Exam
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
1
- Module leader
-
Dr Michel Tsamados
- Who to contact for more information
- m.tsamados@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 听听听
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
20%
In-class activity
10%
Coursework
30%
Other form of assessment
40%
Exam
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
-
6
- Module leader
-
Dr Michel Tsamados
- Who to contact for more information
- m.tsamados@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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