Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences

Course Details

  • Acronym ATMOS 301
  • Instructor(s) Shuyi S. Chen
  • Quarter Autumn 2025
  • Credits 5
  • Meeting Times MTWThF 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
  • Location ATG 310
  • Fullfills Climate Minor (A)
  • Prerequisites A minimum grade of 2.0 in MATH 124; a minimum grade of 2.0 in MATH 125; a minimum grade of 2.0 in MATH 126; a minimum grade of 2.0 in PHYS 121; a minimum grade of 2.0 in PHYS 122; and a minimum grade of 2.0 in PHYS 123.

Course Description

Composition and structure of the atmosphere. Clouds and weather phenomena. Thermodynamic processes. Solar and terrestrial radiation. Air motions. Daily weather discussions and forecasts. For majors and nonmajors.

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