MSc Atmosphere-Ocean Dynamics

Year 1

(Award available for year: Master of Science)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the programme students should have shown evidence of being able to:

- demonstrate in-depth, specialist knowledge and mastery of material relevant to atmosphere-ocean dynamics, including demonstration of a sophisticated understanding of concepts, information and mathematical techniques at the forefront of geophysical fluid dynamics;
- exhibit mastery in the exercise of problem-solving skills;
- demonstrate a high level of achievement in a broad range of mathematical areas, and of their application to geophysical fluid dynamics;
- demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship;
- take a proactive and self-reflective role in study;
- develop an effective working relationship with their project supervisor;
- proactively formulate ideas and hypotheses and to develop, implement and execute plans by which to evaluate these;
- critically and creatively evaluate current issues, research and advanced scholarship in geophysical fluid dynamics.

Transferable (key) skills

Students on the programme will have had the opportunity to acquire the following abilities as defined in the modules specified for the programme:

- the skills necessary to undertake a higher research degree, and for employment in a higher capacity in industry as a mathematical modeller;
- evaluating their own achievement;
- self direction and effective decision making in complex and unpredictable situations;
- independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development;
- critically to engage in the development of discipline norms;
- plan, research, and write a substantial technical report.

Assessment

Achievement for the degree of MSc in Atmosphere-Ocean Dynamics will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the programme.

This will involve the achievement of the students in:
- demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of mathematical knowledge to a complex specialist area within geophysical fluid dynamics;
- making reasoned judgements, whilst understanding the limitations on judgements made with idealized mathematical models;
- drawing on a range of perspectives to inform their study;
- evaluating and criticising received opinion;
- evidencing an ability to conduct an independent in-depth enquiry within geophysical fluid dynamics;
- writing a substantial report and orally presenting their work in an in-depth study of an advanced topic in geophysical fluid dynamics.