On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

- has a thorough knowledge about the causes and properties of the tides
- can discuss and compute tidal elevations in the open sea, in narrow and open bays and in marginal seas
- can analyse storm surge and tsunami
- can discuss the role of tidal mixing and energy dissipation in open and (semi)closed ocean basins
- can describe the development of the historical knowledge related to ocean tides and variations in sea level
- can basic theory for extraction of tidal energy
- can discuss variations and changes in sea level geographically (global, regional and local) and in time

Skills

The student
- can derive and apply the leading, harmonic components to calculate, analyse and predict ocean tides
- can use the equilibrium theory to quantify changes in the sea surface height and the associated ocean currents for different configurations of the orbital parameters
- can explain and discuss the factors influencing local and global sea level on different time scales, and the underlying causes for these variations
- can explain and discuss key concepts for ocean tides and non-tidal variations in the sea level

General competence

The student

- can explain mathematical concepts and apply mathematical formalism on different geophysical problems
- can conduct and present analysis of ocean observations
- can write and present an assignment in accordance with good scientific practice
- can reflect on central ethical and scientific issues in the fields of oceanography, climate and renewable energy

Assignements, including programming tasks, will be given. Each student, eventually a students in samll groups, have to submit a written report and present at least one assignment in plenary, with approved result, in order to enter the final exam.

Approved mandatory activity is valid 3 following semesters after approval.