Courses taught by Prof. Bisagni
PHY 550, 3 Credits Fundamentals
of Physical Oceanography
Prerequisite(s): Differential and integral calculus
Instructor: J. Bisagni
Description: Fundamental physical oceanographic processes important to
coastal and open ocean environments are discussed. It is an important
building block course in that many of the processes dicussed in the course
will be expanded upon in other more advanced courses that students may
take. The course will be conducted using class lectures, homework problems,
two text books along with a short reading list from various oceanographic
journals.
PHY 660, 3 Credits Physical-Biological
Interactions in the Ocean
Prerequisite(s): PHY 550 or equivalent or permission of
instructor
Instructor: J. Bisagni
Description: Fundamental physical-biological interactions are explored
using lectures, readings and sample problems. This course is designed
to be interdisciplinary and emphasizes the relationships between physical
oceanographic processes and oceanic biology over a variety of spatial
and temporal scales. A mini-research project or term paper is required.
PHY 661, 3 Credits Physical
Oceanography of Shallow Seas
Prerequisite(s): PHY 550, BIO 316 or equivalent or permission
of instructor
Instructor: J. Bisagni
Description: Physical oceanographic processes important to European and
U.S. shallow seas, continental shelves and banks and their relationship
to nutrients and biology (plankton and fish) are studied. Important processes
which are studied include buoyancy input, wind forcing, tidal stirring,
tidal rectification, and seasonal mean circulation. A mini-research project
or term paper is required.
PHY 662, 3 Credits Physical
Oceanography of Enclosed Basins
Prerequisite(s): PHY 550, BIO 316 or equivalent or permission
of instructor
Instructor: J. Bisagni
Description: The features and physical processes affecting circulation
within enclosed basins, including bathymetry, air-sea interaction, wind
forcing and both local and remote freshwater inputs are explores. Discussions
of kinematics and dynamics will include thermohaline processes, development
of pressure gradients, buoyant coastal currents, flows within the major
channels and basins and application to marine biology and chemistry. A
mini-research project or term paper is required.
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