Course provides theoretical and practical training in measuring and interpreting the structure and dynamics of the ocean; provides an application of basic and advanced theory; observational methodology and data analysis techniques to problems of the marine physical environment; especially in the coastal and estuarine situation; the 1st 2 semesters of the course are taught; students are introduced to the physics of the ocean and its role in the climate system; modules cover both oceanographic theory and its application, as well practical oceanography; the latter includes an introduction of state-of-the-art instrumentation; remote sensing; numerical modelling as well as practical experience working on small boats and the University's research vessel, the Prince Madog.