MSCI 301 - Physical Oceanography (3 credits)

(Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MSCI 111/MSCI 111L, MSCI 112/MSCI 112L, MATH 161 or MATH 161B and PHYS 212/PHYS 212L or have concurrent enrollment in PHYS 212/PHYS 212L) (Coreq: MSCI 301L) A comprehensive study of the field of physical oceanography. Topics include physical properties of the ocean, ocean dynamics, air-sea interactions, waves, tides, and the ocean’s role in climate. In the lab, students analyze real-time global ocean data and quantitative analysis skills are developed. F, S.