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PHY 479  -  Ocean Circulation Systems

Focus on results of World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE), a multi-national, multi-decadal program designed to observe the global ocean. Explores large-scale circulation and properties of the ocean as foundation for understanding the future of the world oceans and their role in climate change. Credit is not allowed for both PHY 479 and PHY 579 .

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite Courses: PHY 475  
Crosslisting: PHY 579  
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.


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