Legacy Course Catalog
EAS 403 - Physical Oceanography
Effectivity: | 08/20/2001 - 12/15/2007 @ Purdue West Lafayette Traditional |
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Credits: | 3 |
Instructional Types: | Lec |
Usually Offered: | fal spr |
Short Title: | Physical Oceanography |
Description: | This course is designed for upper-level undergraduates in science and engineering who have an interest in an advanced-level introduction to physical oceanography. Topics include physical and chemical properties of the ocean, geophysical structure of the sea, and oceanic stability. Global heat, salt, and water balance. Advective and convective circulation of the oceans. Ocean current systems and deep circulation. Surface waves and tides. |
School: | School Of Science |
Department: | Dept Of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences |
Credit By Exam: | NO |
Repeatable Flag: | NO |
Temporary Flag: | NO |
Full Time Privilege Flag: | NO |
Honors Flag: | NO |
Variable Title Flag: | NO |
Fall 2007 *** indicates the course was still an active course and was transferred to the Banner Catalog effective Spring 2008. This course was not expired Fall 2007.