Course - Oceanography - TMR4230
TMR4230 - Oceanography
About
Examination arrangement
Course content
Properties of seawater. Conservation equations. Equations of motion. Coriolos effect. Geostrophic current. Inertial current. Planetary boundary layer flow. Wind-induced current. Bottom currents. Circulation. Tides. Global and local wind description. Mean wind. Wind gust. Wave forecast. Surface waves. Wave refraction. Non-linear waves. Breaking waves. Wave-current interaction.
Learning outcome
To have a good physical understanding of phenomena contributing to the interaction between the atmosphere and the ocean, and which also contribute to the motions in the ocean. To have detailed knowledge of global and local description of wind conditions, of how waves change due to change in water depth and interacting with currents. To have some knowledge of non-linear and breaking waves. To have detailed knowledge of physical phenomena which contribute to currents in the ocean. To be able to make simple calculations of wind-, wave- and current conditions. To master the concepts and terminology which are used in the description of wind, waves and currents.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises.
Further on evaluation
Portfolio assessment is the basis for the grade in the course. The portfolio includes a final oral exam (70%) and an oral mid term exam (30%). The results for the parts are given in %-scores, while the entire portfolio is assigned a letter grade.
For a re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.
Recommended previous knowledge
TMR4247 Marine Technology - Hydrodynamics.
Course materials
Myrhaug, D: Lecture notes on Wind. Waves. Current.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIN1547 | 7.5 | ||
| TBA4270 | 3.7 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2020
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Marine Technology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Muntlig eksamen 70/100 D 2020-12-02
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Semesterprøve 30/100 D
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Muntlig eksamen 70/100 D
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Semesterprøve 30/100 D
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"