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OCEA0036-1

Modelisation of physical processes in the ocean and atmosphere


Duration :15h Th, 15h Pr
Credits/ECTS :
2nd year of Master's degree in oceanography, in-depth approach2
Holder(s) :N...
Course contents : Description and characterization of the marine and atmospheric environment based on time and space scales.Thermodynamics is applied to several situations as the stability of fluids. Radiative exchanges are examined: two important phenomenons as the green house effect and the propagation of light in the water. Introduction to fluid dynamics and turbulence. Dispersion of gases in the atmosphere and effluents in liquid medium.
Course objective : Supply students with a rational method for the study of physical processes existing in the atmosphere and in the ocean. Examples are chosen in the two fields.
Prerequisites : Basic mathematics, physics and chemistry at a level of batchelor degree (Faculty of Sciences or applied sciences).
Workshops : Practical exercices are directly integrated in the oral lectures.
Organization : 10 lectures of 3 hours
Written notes : Partially written lectures notes
Assessment : Written open book exam.
Contacts : Email: Fronday@ulg.ac.be, Tel: 04 366 23 49
Secretary: Madame C. Graindorge: 04 366 23 53




ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 27/02/2006
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