Oceanography

Course Number: 
EAS4300
Hours - Total: 
3.00
Hours - Lecture: 
3.00
Hours - Lab: 
0.00
Syllabus: 
Link
Research Topics: 
Oceanography & Climate

Chemistry and physics of the ocean. Distributions of temperature, salinity, and density. Equations of state and motion. Surface and deep-water circulation. Waves and tides. Composition of seawater: dissolved sales, gases, and nutrients. Biological processes. Marine sediments.