Physical Oceanography
Overview
Subject area
ESC
Catalog Number
305
Course Title
Physical Oceanography
Department(s)
Description
This course examines and applies the laws of physics to the study of the properties and circulation of the World’s Oceans. The course participants will learn the large-scale distributions of the ocean’s physical properties, the transport by mean and fluctuating ocean currents, and the interactions among the physical, chemical, and biological components of the ocean.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
6
Requisites
035605