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DYNAMICS OF THE ATMOSPHERE AND OCEAN II

ATMOCN 311
Course Description

Intermediate theory of fluid motions for atmosphere and ocean. Emphasis on large scale applications and basic theory for geophysical wave types. Thermal wind shear, frictional flow, vorticity concepts, Rossby waves, Sverdrup ocean flow.

Prerequisites
Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.4

9.9% from Historical

Completion Rate
93.33%

-2.5% from Historical

A Rate
46.67%

52.54% from Historical

Class Size
15

-16.12% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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