Physical Oceanography

['Physical oceanography: These courses give the theoretical foundation for studying the physics of the ocean, including currents, waves and effects of rotation and stratification.', 'Ocean models: After this course the student will be able to make their own models of aquatic system such as lakes and ocean basins. From geophysical fluid dynamics the equations are introduced and different kinds of models are discussed. The student is then introduced into numerical modeling of turbulence, heat and salt balances, sea ice, lakes, coastal seas and coupled basins.', 'Mixing in the ocean: The main processes that cause mixing of different water masses are presented. Examples are convection and wind generated mixing in the surface layer, friction generated mixing at the bottom, and internal wave mixing away from boundaries. The course contains a field experiment part where turbulence and mixing is quantified with modern observational and analysis techniques.', 'Master thesis: Physical oceanography is a vivid research area at the department of Earth sciences. Several active researchers may act as supervisors. Thesis work may also be supervised by external researchers at industry and public institutions.']