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ATOC 568. Ocean Physics.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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Description

Major topics in physics and dynamics of the ocean including seawater properties, density and equation of state, sea ice, air-sea-ice exchanges, mixing and stability in the ocean, wind-driven and thermohaline circulations. Observational techniques and numerical models of the ocean, which include some data analysis and literature review.
  • Winter
  • 3 hours lecture
  • Prerequisite (Undergraduate): ATOC 512 or permission of instructor

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