Satellite image of Hurricane Fabian bypassing the Leeward Islands. (Image courtesy of NOAA.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. James Hansen, Jr.
MIT Course Number
12.800
As Taught In
Fall 2004
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This class introduces fluid dynamics to first year graduate students. The aim is to help students acquire an understanding of some of the basic concepts of fluid dynamics that will be needed as a foundation for advanced courses in atmospheric science, physical oceanography, ocean engineering, etc. The emphasis will be on fluid fundamentals, but with an atmosphere/ocean twist.
