ATOC 568 Ocean Physics (3 credits)

Offered by: Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences (Faculty of Science)

Overview

Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences : Major topics in physics and dynamics of the ocean including seawater properties, density and equation of state, sea ice, air-sea-ice exchanges, mixing and stability in the ocean, wind-driven and thermohaline circulations. Observational techniques and numerical models of the ocean, which include some data analysis and literature review.

Terms: Fall 2024

Instructors: Tremblay, Bruno (Fall)

  • Winter

  • 3 hours lecture

  • Prerequisite (Undergraduate): ATOC 512 or permission of instructor

  • Restriction: Graduate students and final-year Honours Atmospheric Science students. Others by special permission.

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