GEOL 5302 Meteorology and Oceanography
This is a course in the behavior of the atmosphere and ocean, and the linkages between them. The first part of the course will discuss the physics behind the behavior of the atmosphere and how the resulting differences in temperature and pressure give rise to the global wind and weather patterns observed. The second part will cover how wind drives ocean current circulation and waves, the origin of astronomical tides and how the physical and geological conditions in the ocean influence life. Special attention will be paid to the role of the ocean and atmosphere in global change.
Offered
As scheduled