An overall view of the field of meteorology for science majors. The course uses a quantitative approach to study the composition of the atmosphere, atmospheric processes, global circulation, and storm development. I 4 cr A quantitative study of the atmosphere. Newton's basic laws of motion are placed in an atmospheric reference frame and are used to explain large-scale atmospheric flow. Topics include scale analysis, mass continuity, hydrostatic balance, equations of motion thermodynamic energy concepts, generalized vertical coordinate systems, temperature advection and the thermal wind, balanced idealized atmospheric flows, circulation, and vorticity.
Theory is supplemented with numerous applications.
An advanced quantitative study of the large scale circulation of the atmosphere. Theory is supplemented with numerous applications. Physical Meteorology 4 cr A detailed investigation of atmospheric aerosols, the disposition of radiant energy, the earth's radiation budget, precipitation processes, atmospheric optics and electricity. Meteorological Instrumentation 2 cr Design, calibration, use, and maintenance of existing and newly developed meteorological instruments and instrumentation systems as well as remote sensing applications. Cultural Geography 4 cr Development and differentiation of the cultural landscape, including cultural origins, economic systems, technology, and settlement patterns.