Intro to Physical Oceanography
8:40am–9:55am
SCHERMERHORN HALL SCH 417
Morningside
Seat data provenance: Directory as of August 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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CC/GS: Partial Fulfillment of Science Requirement Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: a solid background in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Topics: Physical properties of seawater, hydrography (water masses and their distribution), dispersal (advection and diffusion), ocean dynamics (Navier Stokes equation), processes (eddies, waves, tides), large-scale circulation (wind-driven gyres, overturning circulation)
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