PHY 475 - Physical Oceanography

An introduction to the descriptive and dynamical features of ocean circulation. Topics include: the physical properties of seawater; oceanic heat budget; dynamics of ocean currents; descriptive oceanography; waves and tides.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite Courses: (MAT 152 or MAT 162) and (PHY 102 or PHY 202)
Crosslisting: PHY 575
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3

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