ESCI 858 (01) - Introduction to Physical Oceanography

Intro to Physical Oceanography

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences::Earth Sciences
Credits: 3.0
Class Size: 10 
Term:  Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
CRN:  10529
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
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. Calculus-based physics and introductory oceanography required.
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Cross Listed With : ESCI 758 (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
Final Exam12/12/2024 12/12/2024 R 10:30am - 12:30pm JAMS 254