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ORE 603 - Oceanography for Ocean Engineers

Credits: 3

Physical, chemical, biological, and geological ocean environments for ocean engineers. Introduction to ocean dynamical processes and general circulation. Ocean measurement techniques, theory of underwater acoustics. Sonar, swath bathymetry, and tomography applications.

Prerequisites: consent.