Temary

SOES6014





Topics covered will include: the physical properties of sea water, the dynamics of wind-driven ocean circulation, description of the thermohaline circulation and the role of the ocean in climate variability.



Formal Lectures will provide an introduction to the theory underlying the physics of the ocean. Each lecture systematically covers the main concepts and topics via a mixture of PowerPoint presentations, white-board equations and overheads. Lectures are supported by illustrated handout materials. Where relevant, the lecturer's own research experience is brought into the lecturing sessions. References to the applicable chapter of course text and/or relevant journal articles are provided as supplementary reading for each lecture.

Practical Sessions: data analysis sessions on mathematical notation and methods.

Support: tutorials covering mathematical problems and their solutions will be offered.

A wide range of support can be provided for those students who have further or specific learning and teaching needs.



Resources and reading list

The lecture material is summarised at blackboard.soton.ac.uk. Instructions for accessing this material will be given during the course.

Bibliography

Basic bibliography

Libros Recomendados

Pond, S. and G. L. Pickard: Introductory Dynamic Oceanography

Open University: Ocean Circulation - fewer equations, more illustrations



Stewart, R. H. Introduction to Physical Oceanography (available on Web,

http://oceanworld.tamu.edu/home/course_book.htm )<br /><br /><br /><br />Further Reading<br /><br />Gill, A. E.: Atmosphere-Ocean Dynamics<br /><br />Lacombe, H.: Cours D'Oceanographie Physique (for French readers)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />