Department of Physical Oceanography
Constituent Department of Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
About Department of Physical Oceanography
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
Post graduate programme in Oceanography commenced in Cochin in 1965 at the then Department of Marine Biology and Oceanography of Kerala University. The Department of Physical Oceanography offering M.Sc. Degree in Oceanography was established in 1996 initiating teaching and research in newer fields of national relevance. The topics covered include land-ocean interaction, coastal engineering, coastal zone management, sea state analysis,
environmental oceanography and GIS. The Department has been a forerunner in oceanographic studies for the past three decades.
The Department has been able to obtain major projects from national bodies such as DST, MHRD, AICTE, MEF, and UGC. Sophisticated instrumental facilities available include Ocean Current Meters, Automatic Sedimentation Analyzer, Acoustic Current Meters, Bathythermograph and Tide Tele metering Recorder, Ship Borne Wave data Logger etc.
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
M.Sc
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Common queries about Department of Physical Oceanography
Where is the Department of Physical Oceanography located?
The Department of Physical Oceanography is an academic teaching department of Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, located in Kochi, Kerala, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Physical Oceanography are conducted as per Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Physical Oceanography?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi.