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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

CLIM 512 - Physical Oceanography

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable for Credit
Offered by Atmospheric, Oceanic and Earth Sciences  
Course describes the global patterns of temperature, salinity, currents and waves in the world’s oceans, and how these patterns influence marine biota, climate, and human activity. Course introduces key concepts which explain physical feature of the ocean ranging from microscopic turbulence to global circulation.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 113 or MATH 115; PHYS 160 or PHYS 243, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
When Offered: Fall