Environment General Courses (ENVIRON)

graduate level, taught in Durham

290. Physical Oceanography. NS QID Introduction to the dynamic principles of ocean circulation with an emphasis on large temporal and spatial scales of motion. Topics include wind-driven and density-driven flow, western boundary intensification, mid-ocean shelf and tropical circulations. Also taught as EOS 203 and Mechanical Engineering 290. Instructor: Lozier. 3 units.