Spring 2027

Dynamics of the Atmosphere and Ocean II

Intermediate theory of fluid motions for atmosphere and ocean, emphasizing large-scale applications and geophysical wave types.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Andrea Lang3.9/5

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.87 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.40 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.38 GPA, 62.5% A/AB (n=24 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Describe the importance of rotation and stratification in geophysical fluids.

  • Recognize and describe the fundamental principles associated with the dynamics of geophysical fluid flows.

  • Demonstrate the tools and skills required to analyze atmospheric and oceanic data sets.

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ATM OCN 310

ATMOCN 311 used by

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Raw average: 4.50/5 from 10 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.40 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=15 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

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ANDREA LANG is recorded teaching in Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 300
LAB 301Classroom Instruction0 / 300

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.87 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.40 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.38 GPA, 62.5% A/AB (n=24 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Thermal wind shear, frictional flow, vorticity, Rossby waves, Sverdrup flow
  • Rotation and stratification in geophysical fluids

Skills

  • Analyze atmospheric and oceanic data sets
  • Apply intermediate theory of fluid motions for atmosphere and ocean

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ATMOCN 311 · Spring 2027

Dynamics of the Atmosphere and Ocean II

Recorded 2026-10-14
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