Ocean surface waves, tides and internal waves. Ocean fine scale physical structure, buoyancy and stability. Momentum equations for coastal ocean environments. Oceanography from space for ocean engineering applications. A Physical Oceanography Lab is offered as an elective course.
Lab includes instrument familiarization and coastal ocean cruises.
Students not registered for the lab are also encouraged to attend the cruises. Students write computer programs as part of homework assignments. Any questions or comments please e-mail Dr. C.R. Bostater or graduate teaching assistant M. Gimond.