Introduces descriptive and dynamical physical oceanography, focusing on the nature and dynamics of ocean currents and their role in the distribution of heat and other aspects of ocean physics related to the Earth's climate. Dynamical material limited to mathematical descriptions of oceanic physical systems. Restricted to seniors and graduate students. Same as ASEN 5215 and ATOC 4215. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Seniors) or graduate students only.