Oceans and the Atmosphere

Oceans and the Atmosphere

EARTH, ENVIRONMENTAL & PLANETARY SCIENCE 108A


Basic concepts of the evolution and physical structures of the Earth's oceans and the atmosphere. Dynamic aspects of the oceans (waves, tides, tsunamis) and atmospheric circulation (weather). Role of biological processes (including anthropogenic) in defining the present oceans and atmosphere. Global climate issues discussed in EEPS 111.
Course Attributes: FA NSM; BU SCI; AR NSM; AS NSM
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