OCEA 4120
Physical Oceanography
Lec 01 selected
This course introduces undergraduate students to the physical properties and dynamics of the oceans. Topics range from global circulation down to the small scales of turbulence. Fact and theory are blended throughout. Quantitative problem solving is emphasized in assignments.
Sections
Lecture
Lec 01
Mon, Wed, Fri 11:35-12:25
From the syllabus
From the Fall 2024 syllabus by Dan Kelley. Open the PDF
Grading
40%Assignments (2)20% each
25%Midterm test
35%Final exam
Course rules
- Late work
- Assignments incur a 15% fee per working day unless an absence is justified.
- Individual work
- Assignments must be completed individually, though discussion with others is permitted.
- Generative AI
- Generative AI tools are strictly forbidden for assignment preparation.
- Class participation
- Class participation is expected.
- Lecture recording
- Recording lectures is not permitted.
- OCEA 5120
- Students in OCEA 5120 have a higher workload and are held to a higher standard than OCEA 4120 students.
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