Earth and Ocean Science Courses (EOS)

graduate level, taught in Durham

203. Physical Oceanography. NS QID Introduction to the dynamic principles of ocean circulation with an emphasis on large temporal and spatial scales of motion. Topics include wind-driven and density-driven flow, western boundary intensification, mid-ocean shelf and tropical circulations. Also taught as ENVIRON 290 and Mechanical Engineering 290. Prerequisites: Mathematics 31 and 32 or consent of the instructor. Instructor: Lozier. One course.

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