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Graduate Record 2005-2006 
    
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Graduate Record 2005-2006 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

EVAT 554 - Ocean-Atmosphere Dynamics

Begins with the equations of motion governing the atmosphere and generalizations necessary for application to ocean dynamics. Topics include influence of atmospheric thermal- and wind-forcing on the ocean, oceanic feedback on the atmosphere, and intrinsically coupled ocean-atmosphere processes. Examines the behavior of the coupled ocean-atmosphere and climate system on seasonal, interannual, and longer time scales (e.g., El Niño/Southern Oscillation phenomenon). (O)

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: EVSC 350 or equivalent, or one semester of calculus-based physics, or instructor permission.

Credits: 3