ESCI 4360 - Physical Oceanography

Institution:

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Subject:

Environmental Science

Description:

Physical description of the sea, physical properties of seawater and sea ice, methods and measurements, wind-driven ocean circulation, thermohaline ocean circulation, boundary processes, waves, tides and mixing. Seasonal and interannual variability such as El Niño/Southern Oscillation phenomena. Implications for marine biology, marine geology, human impacts, other topics.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.tamucc.edu

Phone Number:

(361) 825-5700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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