MSCI 5610 - Ocean Circulation and Mixing

4 unit(s)

The mathematical description of the distribution of properties (density, dissolved oxygen, etc.) in the oceans relating to physical and biochemical processes. Theory of distribution of variables, geostrophic method.

Corequisites: MSCI 5612.

Prerequisites: MSCI 3420, one year calculus, or consent of instructor. College physics strongly recommended.

Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory or field, 3 hours) (MLML 261)

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