SIO 111Introduction to Ocean Waves
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.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “PHYS 2A–C or PHYS 4A–C and MATH 20A–E, or consent of instructor.”
Where it sits in degree plans
One of the options in (5)
- Environmental Systems—Earth Sciences (B.S.)
- Geosciences (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering with a Specialization in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Systems (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering with a Specialization in Renewable Energy and Environmental Flows (B.S.)
- Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences (B.S.)