EARTH341-23A (TGA)

Coastal Oceanography

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science
Earth Sciences

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Convenor(s)

Shari Gallop

Shari Gallop
184C.1.02
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shari.gallop@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Willem De Lange

Willem De Lange
9385
DE.1.01
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willem.delange@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This 15 point paper focuses on the physical oceanography of the coastal zone. Topics include estuarine circulation, wind driven currents on the shelf, longwaves, resonance, seiching, methodologies for quantifying processes and coastal responses; evaluation of design conditions for coastal engineering; and application of numerical models for simulating coastal processes. We focus on how the fundamental forces that drive water motion can be used to explain the types of waves and currents that occur in a range of different coastal environments. The report allows students to set this knowledge in the context of applied problems. This paper follows on from EARTH241 and is a useful paper for students intending to undertake a thesis project in an aspect of coastal marine science. Prerequisites are EARTH241 or EARTH231.
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How this paper will be taught

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The paper consists of lectures, a field trip and practical/tutorial sessions. All material is considered necessary to successfully complete the paper. This paper is co-taught across Tauranga and Hamilton with in person weekly labs, and a mix of in person and live-streamed lectures.

There will be a FIELD TRIP to Tauranga, tentatively on Saturday 25th March 2023 (date subject to change, although it is unlikely) and there is an assignment associated with this field trip.

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Required Readings

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Lecture handouts and the lab manual will be available on Moodle by the Friday of the week before each lecture
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Analyse and synthesise data (measured or modelled) in order to detect and identify underlying coastal oceanographic processes
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  • Communicate ideas and knowledge in clearly written, grammatically and computationally correct, logical assignments
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  • Identify and use examples to explain the (a) equations of motion (e.g. governing the continuity of momentum, mass, heat and salt), and (b) understand the significance of each term within the equations
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  • Synthesise and critically evaluate evidence (scientific, cultural, social and economic) in order to provide defensible assessments of coastal issues
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  • Understand and predict the response of the coastal ocean to variations in external forcing (e.g. such as wind, gravitational attraction of the sun/moon, freshwater flows)
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  • Use appropriate models (mathematical or conceptual) to predict the behaviour of coastal processes, and be able to assess the validity and relevance of the prediction for human activities at the coast
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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There are two exercises and one project. The project is about Tauranga Harbour, and is divided into 2 sections: one in which you analyse, plot and interpret data; the other in which you write a short essay interpreting your results within the wider context of harbour issues. You can choose which issues you would like to focus on. There are also by fortnightly quizzes and a test.

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 40% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 40% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Test
6 Apr 2023
12:00 PM
8
  • In Class: In Lab
2. Quizzes
6
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Exercise 1
20 Mar 2023
5:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Exercise 2
3 Apr 2023
5:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Field Trip Questions
31 Mar 2023
5:00 PM
6
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Exercise 3
15 May 2023
5:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
7. Exercise 4
29 May 2023
5:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
8. Exam
40
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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