MAS 601 - Physical Oceanography

Institution:

University of South Alabama

Subject:

Marine Sciences

Description:

Physical properties and circulation of the worlds oceans. Topics to be covered include: basic physical laws; properties of heat, water, and salt budgets; waves; tides; large and small scale circulations; sea-level fluctuations; interactions of the sea with the atmosphere and land masses; light and acoustics.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.southalabama.edu

Phone Number:

(251) 460-6101

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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