AOSC 400 - The Atmosphere

PREREQUISITES:

• Math 141 - Calculus II
• Phys 161 - General Physics - Mechanics and Particle Dynamics.
• Phys 171 - Introductory Physics, Mechanics and Relativity
• or permission of the department

DESCRIPTION: The atmosphere and its weather and climate systems. Composition of the atmosphere, energy sources and sinks, winds, storms and global circulation. The application of basic classical physics, chemistry and mathematics to the study of the atmosphere.