OMH10116 - Ocean Surface Waves

1. General information about the module

  • Module code: OMH10116
  •  Vietnamese module designation: Sóng mặt đại dương
  • English module designation: Ocean Surface Waves
  • Credit points: 2
  • Workload:
    • Total workload: 90
    • Contact hours: lecture: 30
    • Private study: 60 
  • Type of module: Specialization
  • Required and recommended prerequisites for joining the module: Introduction of Oceanography

2. Module objectives/intended learning outcomes

The course aims to delve deeper into the dynamics of ocean waves, both in deep and shallow waters. Additionally, it covers various methods for wave forecasting and computational techniques.

Students who complete this module could be achieved the following:

- Knowledge: Be able to understand deeper ocean wave dynamics, apply wave forecasting in deep and shallow water areas, and utilize various measurement and wave modeling techniques.

- Skills: Be able to analyze and evaluate data and issues, data analysis and evaluation skills; programing, work in individual work, self-study, lifelong learning, and problem solving. Ability to demonstrate creative and critical thinking in problem-solving; Read English in specialized documents and use some basic specialized English terminology; Ability to solve some application problems.

- Attitudes: Be able to apply analyze and evaluate data/problems, follow the Standards and ethical principles. 

- Behaviors: Demonstrate seriousness and honesty in learning, data analysis and examinations.