MSCI 301 - Physical Oceanography

Institution:

Coastal Carolina University

Subject:

Marine Science

Description:

(3 credits)(Prereq: A grade of 'C' or better in MSCI*111/L, MSCI*112/L, MATH*161 or MATH*161B, and PHYS*212/L or have concurrent enrollment in PHYS*212/L)(Coreq: MSCI*301L) A comprehensive study of the field of physical oceanography. Topics include physical properties of the ocean, ocean dynamics, air-sea interactions, waves, tides, and the ocean's role in climate. In the lab, students analyze real-time global ocean data and quantitative analysis skills are developed. F,S

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

GROUP: Take MSCI*111 MSCI*111L MSCI*112 MSCI*112L; Minimum grade C; GROUP: Take MATH*161 or MATH*161B; Minimum grade C;

Corequisites:

MSCI*301L GROUP: Take MSCI*301L; GROUP: Take PHYS*212(PHYS_212) PHYS*212L; Minimum grade C;

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Department: Marine Science; CEEB: 5837;

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.coastal.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 347-3161

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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