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| OCEA0037-1 | Oceanic and atmospheric waves
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Jean‑Marie Beckers |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| Tidal forces, analysis and prediction of tides.
Hydrodynamic equations for long waves.
Long waves in a barotropic medium (Kelvin, Proudman, Poincaré, Rossby waves). Barotropic and baroclinic modes in a two layers system (Kelin, Poincaré, inertial). Topographic waves. Oceanic circulation: linear and non linear theory. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| This course is a follow-up lectures of physical oceanography and dynamics of the lower layers of the atmosphere. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Physical oceanography |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| 10 lectures of 3 hours. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Written lectures notes |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written open book exam, followed by an oral discussion. |
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Contacts :
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| JM.Beckers@ulg.ac.be |
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