MSC 2106A - Physical Oceanography

Institution:

Dowling College (Closed)

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Description:

4 credits Topics of study include temperature, salinity, and density characteris tics of seawater; water and heat budgets of the earth; formation of water masses and their characteristics; circulation systems of ocean waters; interaction between oceans and atmosphere; and, the transmission of sound and light in seawater. Methods and instruments used in data col lection and interpretation of data will be explored. One laboratory period a week. Prerequisites: MSC 1006A, PHY 1001A, PHY 1003A or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

WWW.DOWLING.EDU

Phone Number:

(631) 244-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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