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Welcome to SIO 60: Experiences in Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences

Welcome to SIO 60: Experiences in Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences. We are really excited to have you in our class this fall!

In this course, we will take a hands-on approach to exploring the atmosphere and oceans. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Demonstrate new ability to learn and communicate concepts in oceanic and atmospheric science through hands-on activities to support theoretical concepts.
2. Recognize and apply the main atmospheric principles governing the Earth's energy balance, with specific focus to radiation & seasons, humidity, and pressure.
3. Determine and apply the main oceanic principles governing the ocean's circulation, with a specific focus on the general circulation, ocean gyres, and the influence of wind and waves.
4. Interpret and analyze the interactions between the atmosphere and ocean that drive weather and heat exchange worldwide, including ocean currents, heat exchange, and Coriolis force.
5. Generate new data through field collection and laboratory analysis.
6. Operate and experiment with instrumentation to investigate atmospheric and oceanic principles.

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