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Physical Oceanography Minor

Study the Physics and Geography of the Ocean

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Continue your study of physical oceanography at the graduate level.

Alumni work as educators in schools and universities.

Alumni have careers as IT consultants, data analysts and lab techs.

Physicists in industry have made the technological advances of modern products possible.

Work for government agencies conducting research and testing.

Learn To

Stimulate intellectual curiosity, imagination, rational thinking and thoughtful expression

Participate in hands-on research

Gain knowledge for continued graduate-level education

Physical Oceanography Minor Program Overview

Laws of Nature

Physics explores the physical universe to gain a unifying understanding of the world through the interplay of experiment and theory that constitutes the scientific method. Beyond the purely intellectual pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, there is the vast use of discovered laws of nature for the purpose of improving our material well-being. Just look around you.

Study the Ocean in Our Unique Location

Take a deep dive into fluid mechanics, ocean circulation systems, and coastal and estuarine systems.

We provide courses that stimulate intellectual curiosity, imagination, rational thinking, and thoughtful expression, and we have a strong commitment to providing research opportunities for students in our department.

Sample Courses in Physical Oceanography Minor

Table shows sample courses for this program
PHY 201 General Physics I
PHY 202 General Physics II
PHY 475 Physical Oceanography
PHY 477 Observational Methods in Physical Oceanography
PHY 315 Computational Physics and Complexity
PHY 350 Fluid Mechanics
PHY 478 Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
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How Do I Minor in Physical Oceangraphy?

A grade of “C” or better is required in each physics course counted toward the minor.

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