EAS 212 - The Oceans

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to the physics and chemistry of the oceans. Topics covered include ocean currents, the ocean floor, origins and buffering of the chemistry of the oceans. The role of the oceans in determining past and present climates is introduced. Prerequisite: Any 100-level Science course. [Faculty of Science]

EAS 571 - Advanced Atmosphere-Ocean-Climate Modelling

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

Dynamics and physics of general circulation models. Numerical Weather Prediction models, ocean models, limited area models. Finite difference methods; spectral methods, and numerical stability. Class concurrent with EAS 471. Not available to students with credit in EAS 471. [Faculty of Science]