DYNAMICS OF THE ATMOSPHERE AND OCEAN II
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.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: ATM OCN 310 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: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the importance of rotation and stratification in geophysical fluids. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Recognize and describe the fundamental principles associated with the dynamics of geophysical fluid flows. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate the tools and skills required to analyze atmospheric and oceanic data sets. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the importance of rotation and stratification in geophysical fluids. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Recognize and describe the fundamental principles associated with the dynamics of geophysical fluid flows. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate the tools and skills required to analyze atmospheric and oceanic data sets. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027