PHYS 434 - Atmospheric Physics (3 credits)

(Prereq: PHYS 212 or PHYS 213, and MATH 260) Principles of fluid dynamics, thermo-dynamics and mathematics are used to develop an understanding of the atmosphere’s dynamic (mid-latitude weather systems to planetary scale motions), radiative processes, and general circulation. Focus will also be placed on current problems in Atmospheric Science through reading and reviewing current publications. S, alternate years.