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S-Physical Oceanography
Course Number	GEO-SCI 595D
Course Title	S-Physical Oceanography
Department	Geosciences
Campus	University of Massachusetts
Course Description	An intensive survey of physical and chemical oceanography, emphasizing the role of the ocean as a system influencing the Earth's surficial processes and climate. Topics include the composition, properties and behavior of seawater, wind-driven and thermohaline ocean circulation theory, air-sea interactions, the flux of materials from the continents to the oceans, biogeochemical cycles (including the marine carbon cycle), and the role of the ocean in past, present, and future climatic change. Attendance at an accompanying weekly seminar required.
Course Notes	Please check SPIRE for class notes and restrictions

Reg #	Section	Credits	Instructors	Meeting Times	Location	Notes
39347	01	4	Robert Deconto	TU TH 1:00PM 2:15PM	MOR2 245
39352	L01		Robert Deconto	1:00AM 1:00AM

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