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MSCI 301 - Physical Oceanography

Institution:
Coastal Carolina University
Subject:
Marine Science
Description:
(3 credits)(Prereq: A grade of 'C' or better in MSCI*111/L, MSCI*112/L, MATH*161 or MATH*161B, and PHYS*212/L or have concurrent enrollment in PHYS*212/L)(Coreq: MSCI*301L) A comprehensive study of the field of physical oceanography. Topics include physical properties of the ocean, ocean dynamics, air-sea interactions, waves, tides, and the ocean's role in climate. In the lab, students analyze real-time global ocean data and quantitative analysis skills are developed. F,S
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
GROUP: Take MSCI*111 MSCI*111L MSCI*112 MSCI*112L; Minimum grade C; GROUP: Take MATH*161 or MATH*161B; Minimum grade C;
Corequisites:
MSCI*301L GROUP: Take MSCI*301L; GROUP: Take PHYS*212(PHYS_212) PHYS*212L; Minimum grade C;
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture
Notes:
Department: Marine Science; CEEB: 5837;
Additional Information:
Historical Version(s):
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Phone Number:
(843) 347-3161
Regional Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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