Aim – To develop simple dynamical models that explain the observed structure and underlying causes of the large-scale ocean circulation. Lectures
Lecture schedule – Please see the Michaelmas term lecture list at : https://timetable.eng.ox.ac.uk/SWS/SDB1617/default.aspx for details of the lecture schedule. The course will begin at 2 PM on Tuesday 11 October (week 1) in the Element Lab. Problems – there will be four problems classes to consolidate the lecture material and provide good preparation for the exam. These will immediately follow the second lecture each week and will take place at 12 noon on Thursday during weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4. Problem Sheets Assessment – will be entirely by examination in the Part A2 exams. Prerequisite – this course will rely on material taught in Planet Earth – Physics of the Atmosphere and Ocean, which you should review. http://www.earth.ox.ac.uk/~helenj/planetearthHT12/ Internet – resources to support the lectures will be available at http://www.aneeshcs.com/courses/po and via Weblearn. Recommended texts
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