INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY

ATMOCN 460

Introduction to the physics and thermodynamics of the ocean. Learn about the the physical characteristics and properties of the ocean and its circulation. Covers the basic equations of motion including the mathematics of Ekman transport, Sverdrup balance, thermal wind balance, ocean heat, salinity, and momentum conservation and budgets, waves, and tides.

ATMOCN 965

Advanced topics in oceanography.

ATMOCN/ENVIRST/GEOSCI/ZOOLOGY 750

Introduction to techniques used in the study of the biology, chemistry, geology, and physics of the marine environment.

ATMOCN 330

Physical variables, laws, characteristics and direct measurements for atmosphere and ocean. Thermodynamics and moist atmospheric processes. Basic physics of clouds, precipitation, and chemical constituents.

ATMOCN/GEOSCI 105

Nature and behavior of ocean water, interaction of oceans and atmosphere, structure of the ocean floor, life in the oceans, our relationship to the marine environment.