PHYS 330 - Introduction to Physical Oceanography and Lab

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

PHYSICS

Description:

Prerequisite: PHYS 201 or consent of instructorMotion and distribution of variables in the sea. Topics include earlyexplorations, physical properties of sea water, heat balance, variation ofsalinity and temperature, equations of motion, currents, waves, tides,sound, light and coastal processes. Students will make observations inlocal marine waters.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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