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Apr 25, 2024
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SC 371 - Oceanography3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
This subject introduces the student to the physical study of the ocean and its basin. Specific topics include: the nature of the ocean bottom and its relation to continental drift; ocean currents, causes, locations, characteristics and effects on land masses; and ocean wave mechanics, physics of sea water, acoustical properties of the ocean and the instruments and techniques used to measure ocean properties. Also studied is the interaction between warm water masses and the atmosphere, which acts as a heat engine, causing energy interchanges which produce much of the Earth’s weather. A detailed exploration is made of the potential of the ocean to supply large amounts of energy from its mechanical, electrical, thermal and chemical resources. The course includes a visit to the Milwaukee Maritime Center. (prereq: junior standing)
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