OCG 501Physical Oceanography

University of Rhode Island · GRAD

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(3 crs.) Basic course covering physical properties of seawater, heat budget, distribution of variables, dynamics, water masses and general circulation, waves and tides. (Lec. 3) Pre: PHY 111 or 203 and MTH 131 or 141 or permission of the instructor. Although PHY 111 is acceptable, PHY 203 is strongly recommended.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Sep 9 – Dec 14

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
0001-LECClass #4040	Tu Th · 9:30 – 10:45 AM	Narragansett Bay OSEC 202	Kathleen Donohue