Course - Meteorology and oceanography - TN202908
TN202908 - Meteorology and oceanography
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Passed/Failed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 3 hours |
Course content
The atmosfhere, pressure, temperature and water content
Clouds and fog
Wind and windsystems
Meteorological organizations and forcasting
Interpretation of weather charts
Weather routing
Tidal theory
Ocean geography
Physical properties of the water
Ocean currents
Ocean waves
Different ice types
Ocean research
As a paramount objective the course should make the student able to consider metocean conditions relevant for the voyage.
Learning outcome
Be able to interpret different type of weather charts and predict weather conditions
Apply different types of statistical data in ship routing
Use weather- and ice-charts for optimal and safe routing of ships
Have general knowledge of metocean processes
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises, and laboratory work.
Mandatory assignment:
75% of the exercises accepted
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignment
Further on evaluation
3 hours written exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Nautical Studies (353MN)
Nautical Studies (353YV)
Course materials
Mandatory: Norvald Kjerstad: Fremføring av skip med navigasjonskontroll, Tapir Akademisk Forlag (2008), ISBN: 978-82-519-2298-2, Part-III and parts of Part-IV, For non-nautical studens a compendium will be made available
Additional:
: Different lecture notes available on classfronter
No
Version: 1
Credits:
5.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2020
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Ålesund
- Nautic
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination (1)
100/100
Release
2020-12-09Submission
2020-12-09
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
UTS
Home examination
100/100
Release
2021-06-01Submission
2021-06-01
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
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.
- 1) Merk at eksamensform er endret som et smittevernstiltak i den pågående koronasituasjonen. Please note that the exam form has changed as a preventive measure in the ongoing corona situation.
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