EESC GU4925

INTRO TO PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY

Columbia University in the City of New York · UGRD · Fall 2026

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Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: a solid background in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Topics: Physical properties of seawater, hydrography (water masses and their distribution), dispersal (advection and diffusion), ocean dynamics (Navier Stokes equation), processes (eddies, waves, tides), large-scale circulation (wind-driven gyres, overturning circulation)

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