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SIO 111. Introduction to Ocean Waves (4 units)

Link to catalog page: https://catalog.ucsd.edu/courses/SIO.html#sio111

Description

The linear theory of ocean surface waves, including group velocity, wave dispersion, ray theory, wave measurement and prediction, shoaling waves, giant waves, ship wakes, tsunamis, and the physics of the surf zone. Cross-listed with PHYS 111. Prerequisites: PHYS 2A–C or PHYS 4A–C and MATH 20A–E, or consent of instructor.

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Successor courses

No courses have SIO 111 as a prerequisite.