Physical Oceanography
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Course Information
Subject code
MARS
Subject Code Description
Marine Science
Course Number
4080
Course Title
Physical Oceanography
Catalog Subject and Course Number
MARS 4080
Catalog Title
Physical Oceanography
Course Description (Combined)
Prerequisite: MARS 3000, 3002, MATH 2214.
Basic physical and mathematical principles applied to ocean dynamics. Topics include: properties of seawater, physical laws and classification of forces, the equation of motion, turbulence, geostrophic flow, wind-driven circulation, thermohaline circulation, waves, and tides.
Credit: 3