Two texts formerly used in the class may be useful. Journal Articles Articles from journals are assigned to show how physical oceanographic techniques are used and to present the latest methods of measurement or analysis. Copies will be provided. See the home page for references. Special review sessions will be held for students needing additional assistance with the problems or with any part of the course.
Homework is an integral part of the course.
Attendance on the field trip is required. You should participate in one of two legs of a cruise during the week of September 21-26, 1998. Leg 1 will be from 0900 September 21 to 1800 September 23. Leg 2 will be from 1800 September 23 to 0600 September 26. We will be measuring density profiles and current velocity profiles.