AOSC 617 - Atmospheric and Oceanic Climate

PREREQUISITES:

• AOSC 610 - Dynamics of Atmosphere and Oceans I

DESCRIPTION: The general circulation of the atmosphere and oceans, historical perspective, observations, and conceptual models; wind-driven and thermohaline circulation of the oceans. Seasonal cycle and monsoon circulations; interannual to interdecadal climate variability; climate change.