Syllabus: ATM OCN 311
Dynamics of the Atmosphere and Ocean II (3 credits)
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Lec 8:50 MW
Rm 811 AO&SS Bldg.
Lab 8:50–10:45 F
Rm 1411 AO&SS Bldg.
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Course Description
Intermediate theory of fluid motions for atmosphere and ocean. Emphasis on large-scale applications and basic theory for geophysical wave types. Thermal wind shear, frictional flow, vorticity concepts, Rossby waves, Sverdrup ocean flow. Prereq: AOS 310, 330.
Course Content
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