Coastal Oceanography - EARTH341 (2024)

This 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, waves and surfzone processes.

Paper Information

Points: 15.0
Prerequisite(s): EARTH241 or EARTH231 or ERTH242
Internal assessment / examination: 60:40
Restriction(s): ERTH344

Note: The paper includes a field trip on the weekend.

Trimesters and Locations

Occurrence Code When taught Where taught
24A (HAM)A Trimester : 26 Feb 2024 - 23 Jun 2024 Hamilton
24A (TGA)A Trimester : 26 Feb 2024 - 23 Jun 2024 Tauranga

Timetabled Lectures for Coastal Oceanography (EARTH341)

DayStartEndRoomDates
EARTH341-24A (HAM)
Tue11:00 AM12:00 PMS.G.02Feb 26 - Jun 2
Thu3:00 PM4:00 PMS.G.01Feb 26 - Jun 2
EARTH341-24A (TGA)
Tue11:00 AM12:00 PMTCBD.2.08Feb 26 - Jun 2
Thu3:00 PM4:00 PMTCBD.2.09Feb 26 - Jun 2

NB:There may be other timetabled events for this paper such as tutorials or workshops.
Visit the online timetable for EARTH341 for more details


Indicative Fees for Coastal Oceanography (EARTH341)

Occurrence Domestic International
 Tuition Resource 
24A (HAM) $978 $4788
24A (TGA) $978 $4788
You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Tuition fees shown below are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Paper Outlines

The following 2023 paper outlines are available for EARTH341. Please contact the Faculty or School office for details on 2024 outlines.

Additional Information

Available Subjects:  Aquaculture | Coastal Processes | Earth Sciences | Environmental Planning | Environmental Sciences | Marine Science

Other available years: Coastal Oceanography - EARTH341 (2023) , Coastal Oceanography - EARTH341 (2022) , Coastal Oceanography - EARTH341 (2021) , Coastal Oceanography - EARTH341 (2020) , Coastal Oceanography - EARTH341 (2019)

Paper details current as of : 7 December 2023 9:06am
Indicative fees current as of : 9 December 2023 4:32am

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