OCEA 100: Physical Oceanog
University of California, Santa Cruz
Introduces physical aspects of the ocean including both descriptive representations of ocean properties and dynamical processes that govern ocean circulation. Topics include measurement methods, the equation of state, the equations of motion, geostrophy, atmospheric forcing, Ekman transport, gyre circulation, western boundary currents, the global circulation, and surface gravity waves.
Average GPA: 3.72
Grade distribution records: 42 students across 3 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 6 | 14.3% |
| A | 20 | 47.6% |
| A- | 6 | 14.3% |
| B+ | 4 | 9.5% |
| B | 4 | 9.5% |
| B- | 1 | 2.4% |
| C+ | 1 | 2.4% |
Based on 42 student grade records across 3 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Jerome Fiechter 42 students, Average GPA 3.72