EARTH341

Coastal Oceanography

2027

15

300

A Trimester

Hamilton, Tauranga

EARTH241 or EARTH231

ERTH344

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.

Teaching Periods and Locations
27A (HAM)
Paper outline 		A Trimester :
01 Mar 2027 - 27 Jun 2027 		Hamilton 60% internal assessment, 40% examinations
27A (TGA)
Paper outline 		A Trimester :
01 Mar 2027 - 27 Jun 2027 		Tauranga 60% internal assessment, 40% examinations

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The paper includes a field trip on a weekend.

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Available subjects

Coastal Processes

Earth Sciences

Environmental Planning

Environmental Sciences

Aquaculture

Marine Science

Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 5 Aug 2026 01:01am