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EAS 475 - Atmosphere-Ocean Dynamics

Course Career Undergraduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 3-2S-0
Fee index 6
Faculty Science
Department Earth & Atmospheric Sci
Typically Offered either term

Description
An introduction to fluid dynamics on the rotating Earth with reference to the atmosphere and ocean, equations of motion and their simplification, the atmospheric boundary layer, wind-driven ocean circulation; waves in the atmosphere and ocean, instability and turbulence. Prerequisites: EAS 212, 270 and MATH 215; or consent of instructor. [Faculty of Science]