Atmospheric Dynamics

Course focuses on the dynamic processes in the atmosphere that transfer both matter and energy, and that govern the vertical structure and weather patterns. Topics include the physical properties of the atmosphere, radiation transfer, stability, large-scale circulation, clouds and storm development, weather forecasting, and humanity's impact on weather and climate.

Prerequisite: Environmental Program 212, or Chemistry & Biochemistry 108 and Physics 241, or Physics 251.

1 unit — Lawman

Offerings

Term Block Title Instructor Location Student Limit/Available Updated
Fall 2022 Block 2 Atmospheric Dynamics Lynne Gratz Tutt Science Building 105 25 / 5 06/04/2023
Spring 2023 Block 5 Atmospheric Dynamics Lynne Gratz Tutt Science Building 105 25 / 10 06/04/2023
Fall 2023 Block 3 Atmospheric Dynamics Allison Lawman TBA 25 / 10 06/04/2023
Spring 2024 Block 6 Atmospheric Dynamics Allison Lawman TBA 25 / 25 06/04/2023
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