CMSS @ CCU
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Courses Taught

  • Engineering
  • 101: Introduction. to Engineering Students are introduced to the engineering profession and disciplines for the purpose of assisting students in their selection of an engineering major. Professional ethics, technical communication, word processing and electronic communication are taught. (class page)

  • Physics
  • 201: General Physics An introductory course (with integrated labs) for students not preparing for graduate work in physics. Includes a study of mechanics, thermodynamics and acoustics. (class page)

  • Physics
  • 202: General Physics II A continuation of Physics 201 which includes acoustics, wave motion, electromagnetic theory, optics, relativity, atomic and nuclear physics. (class page)

  • Physics
  • 211: Essentials of Physics I An introductory course for scientists and engineers. This calculus-level course covers classical mechanics and thermodynamics. (class page)

  • Physics
  • 212: Essentials of Physics II A continuation of Physics 211. This calculus-level course covers wave behavior, electricity and magnetism. Three hours lecture per week. (class page)

  • Physics
  • 310: Math Methods in Physics Physics applications of vector calculus, infinite series, complex analysis, differential equations, orthogonal functions, integral equations, and linear algebra. (class page)

  • Physics
  • 430: Fluid Dynamics This course offers a comprehensive examination of the development of the Navier-Stokes equation. Topics include theorems of energy, potential flow, elements of airfoil theory, and introduction to environmental fluid dynamics. (class page)

  • Physics
  • 431: Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Development of the fundamental fluid dynamics used in analyzing and interpreting the ocean and atmosphere. Fundamentals of vorticity dynamics and geostrophy, wave dynamics at various scales, general circulation, vorticity, and numerical modeling. (class page)

  • Physics
  • 434: Atmospheric Physics Principles of fluid dynamics, thermo-dynamics and mathematics are used to develop an understanding of the atmosphere's dynamic, radiative processes, and general circulation. Focus will also be placed on current problems through literature reviews. (class page)

  • Physics
  • 499: Undergraduate Research Students conduct independent research work on topics related to Applied Physics. A 10-15 page report is expected at completion of course. Students are required to make at least 2 presentations on their results.

  • CMSS
  • 600: Mathematical Techniques in Systems Science The course is designed for CMSS students to learn the important mathematical techniques used in systems science.

  • CMSS
  • 611: Modelling of the Atmosphere and Ocean The course is designed to: 1) introduce the theoretical concepts used in various numerical models applicable to coastal systems to simulate the atmosphere, ocean, and the coastal morphology; 2) demonstrate key numerical methodologies central to these models; and 3) provide hands-on usage of numerical models to simulate and study various coastal phenomena.

  • CMSS
  • 620: Introduction to Scientific Computing The course is designed to: 1) introduce key theoretical concepts applicable to scientific computing algorithms; 2) teach basic usage of common scientific programming languages and tools, and 3) obtain experience in using the programming languages and tools to develop algorithms to solve specific problems related to coastal and marine systems.

  • CMSS
  • 650: Special Topics in Environmental Fluids Offerred on a rotational basis, this course is designed to introduce up-to-date research topics related to oceanography, atmospheric science, air-sea interactions, or applid fliud dynamics.

  • CMSS
  • 799: Dissertation Research Students conduct independent research work toward the completion of their PhD degree in CMSS.



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