OE 501 Oceanography

Geophysical description of the earth; the extent, shape. and structure of ocean basins; relief of the sea floor; chemistry of sea water; geochemical balances; physical properties of water and sea water; solar and terrestrial radiation; evaporation and precipitation over the oceans; dissolved gases in sea water; distribution of variables; and general oceanic circulation.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Graduate Student or At Least Junior

Distribution

Ocean Engineering Program

Offered

Fall Semester Spring Semester