DYNAMICS OF THE ATMOSPHERE AND OCEAN I

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: ( PHYSICS 202 , 208 , or 248 or concurrent enrollment in PHYSICS 202 , 208 , or 248 ) and MATH 234 or concurrent enrollment in MATH 234 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Breadth - Physical Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply basic vector mathematics to geophysical fluid flows. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Derive and physically interpret the equations of motion. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Recognize and describe the fundamental principles associated with the dynamics of geophysical fluid flows. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Apply multiple coordinate systems to a problem and understand their usefulness. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply diagnostic tools to diagnose, describe, and interpret the fundamental dynamical processes at work in large-scale circulations. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply basic vector mathematics to geophysical fluid flows. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Derive and physically interpret the equations of motion. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Recognize and describe the fundamental principles associated with the dynamics of geophysical fluid flows. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Apply multiple coordinate systems to a problem and understand their usefulness. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply diagnostic tools to diagnose, describe, and interpret the fundamental dynamical processes at work in large-scale circulations. Audience: Undergraduate