Atmospheric Science

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Course No: 85.211; Last Offered: No Data;

Course Description

Focuses on the origin, thermal structure, and composition of the atmosphere; atmospheric and solar radiation, atmospheric heat budget; elements of atmospheric thermodynamics and hydrodynamics; equation of state; first law of thermodynamics; hypsometric equation; geostrophic and gradient motion; and thermal wind. Cyclones, anticyclones, fronts, waves, and jet streams. Global circulation, climate, elements of climatic change, pollution and its effect on weather and climate.

Prerequisites & Notes

  • Prerequisites: MATH.1310 and 95.144
  • Special Notes:
  • Credits: 3;

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