1 64 - Physical Limnology

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Introduction to physical processes occuring in lakes and shallow surface water systems with emphasis on mechanisms affecting fate and transport. Topics include internal waves; differential heating and cooling; boundary mixing; turbulent mixing; influence of vegetation. Begins with a review of Navier-Stokes equation.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 1.060, 1.061

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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