Course Syllabus

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The course gives a basic introduction to the principles governing motion in the the ocean. Great emphasis is put on the usage of quantitative mathematical expressions for describing physical phenomena.

The course covers the following topics:

  • Basic properties of a fluid and stratification effects
  • Description of geostrophic flows.
  • Wind-driven ocean gyres.
  • Introduction to ocean waves.

This course is mostly given for students registered in BTH, thus information on this Canvas page will be mirrored with the BTH Canvas website.

 

Syllabus - http://kursplaner.gu.se/pdf/kurs/en/OCM103

Litterature -Introduction to Physical Oceanography, by Robert H Stewart

Schema - TimeEdit

 

Course Leader: Fabien Roquet

Teaching assistant: Johan Edholm

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