ESCI 758 (01) - Introductory Physical Oceanography

Intro Physical Oceanography

Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences
Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 10528
Descriptive treatment of atmosphere-ocean interaction; general wind-driven and thermo-haline ocean circulation; waves and tides; continental shelf and near-shore processes; instrumentation and methods used in ocean research. Simplified conceptual models demonstrate the important principles.
Section Comments: You must have JR or SR standing at the start of this course.
Prerequisite(s): (PHYS 407 or PHYS 407S or PHYS 407H) and ESCI 501
Cross listed with : ESCI 858.01
Instructors: James Pringle

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 12/9/2024 MWF 12:10pm - 1:00pm JAMS 254