- Docente: Marco Zavatarelli
- Credits: 6
- SSD: GEO/12
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Physics of the Earth System (cod. 8626)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the lecturing period students are acquainted with the
theoretical and analytical concept neede to face the study of the
coastal ocean dynamics. Particular emphasis is put on: Solid
boundaries, Tides, land based mass input. In addition they acquire
basic knowledge of the physical processes regulating biological and
biogeochemical processes of the coastal ocean.
Course contents
Introduction (main characteristics of the coasta
circulation).
The wind driven coastal circulation. Coastal upwellings.
The benthic boundary layer
Tides (theory)
The tides forcing on the coastal circulation.
Buoyancy effects on coastal circulation.
Marine coastal biogeochemical processes and physical
dynamics.
Readings/Bibliography
Lecture notes (powerpoint slides)and additional material provided
by the teacher.
Assessment methods
POral exam
Teaching tools
Lecturing with powerpoint slides.
Office hours
See the website of Marco Zavatarelli