Durham
Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Earth Sciences
ESCI 858 (01) - Introduction to Physical Oceanography
Intro to Physical Oceanography
Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
10
CRN: 10602
CRN: 10602
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
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location | |
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8/28/2023 | 12/11/2023 | MWF | 12:10pm - 1:00pm | JAMS 254 | |
Final Exam | 12/14/2023 | 12/14/2023 | R | 10:30am - 12:30pm | JAMS 254 |