PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY

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Prerequisite: MARS 2202 and either PHYS 2110 or PHYS 2220. MATH 2215 recommended, but not required.A discussion of fundamental physical oceanographic principles: the equation of state, global ocean balances and equations of motion. Selected topics include distribution of temperature and salinity in the ocean, ocean circulation, different types of waves and sound in the ocean. Hydrographic data available in print or electronic form will be used to explore physical oceanography of the three ocean basins and several regional seas.Faculty: G. GRGURIC