GEOG 263: PHYS OCEANOGRAPHY
University of California, Santa Barbara
A graduate-level introduction to physical oceanography. Topics discussed include: properties of sea water, derivation and application of the equations of motion for a rotating planet, and the dynamics of wind- and buoyancy-driven general circulation.
Average GPA: 3.80
Grade distribution records: 127 students across 13 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 7 | 5.5% |
| A | 85 | 66.9% |
| A- | 10 | 7.9% |
| B+ | 8 | 6.3% |
| B | 14 | 11.0% |
| C | 1 | 0.8% |
| S | 2 | 1.6% |
Based on 127 student grade records across 13 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- Nidzieko N J 69 students, Average GPA 3.84
- Washburn L 33 students, Average GPA 3.59
- Siegel D A 25 students, Average GPA 3.99