SIOC 218A. Observational Techniques in Oceanography (4 units)
Link to catalog page: https://catalog.ucsd.edu/courses/SIO.html#sioc218a
Description
The course teaches practical knowledge of oceanographic methods, sensors, and platforms, with a focus on physical observations. Uses mixture of lectures, online information, lab demonstrations, practical exercises, student presentations, and manufacturers’ visits. Prerequisites: graduate standing; basic knowledge of physical oceanography and physical principles. For graduate students in an oceanographic discipline, and graduate or third- or fourth-year undergraduate students in physics or engineering with an interest in ocean observations.
Prerequisite courses
SIOC 218A has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have SIOC 218A as a prerequisite.