OCEA 286Introduction to Ocean Modeling
Fundamental concepts and ideas that underpin numerical modeling of the ocean. Topics include numerical methods and solutions of partial differential equations (PDEs), ocean circulation, wave dynamics, ocean ecosystem model, and MATLAB programming.
Enrollment is restricted to graduate students, or seniors by permission of instructor.
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When it runs
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Earth&Marine A176 | A. M. Moore | Open 3/12 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Moore | 4.1 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 70% | 22 |
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