Fall 1999 Course Descriptions
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ATMO 171. Introduction to Meteorology and Climatology (3) I II An introduction to weather processes and climate, including discussions of fronts and cyclones, precipitation processes, the wind systems of the world, severe storms, and weather modification. P, MATH 110. (Identical with GEOG 171).

ATMO 171L. Introduction to Meteorology and Climatology Laboratory (1) I II Quantitative exercises illustrating the physical and chemical behavior of the atmosphere and the fundamental concepts used in weather analysis and forecasting. P, or CR, ATMO 171. (Identical with GEOG 171L).

ATMO 195A. Atmospheric Sciences (1) I

ATMO 199. Independent Study (1-9) [Rpt./]

ATMO 299. Independent Study (1-9) [Rpt./]

ATMO 299H. Honors Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./] I

ATMO 300A. General Meteorology-Physical (3) I Survey of physical meteorology, recommended for students wanting a more quantitative approach to meteorology than provided in ATMO 171. P, or CR, MATH 129, recommend ATMO171.

ATMO 300B. General Meteorology-Dynamic (3) I Survey of dynamic meteorology, recommended for students wanting a more quantitative approach to meteorology than provided in 171. P, or CR, MATH 223.

ATMO 336. Weather, Climate and Society (3) I II The effects of weather on society, including its influence on history, comfort and health, and music and art. Approved as Tier Two -Natural Sciences.

ATMO 350. Atmospheric Measurements (3) II Theory and use of meteorological instruments; laboratory and field demonstrations and practices. Field Trips. Writing Emphasis Course. P, PHYS 142, PHYS 241, MATH 254.

ATMO 399. Independent Study (1-9) [Rpt./]

ATMO 399H. Honors Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

ATMO 421. Physical Climatology (3) II The global and surface energy balance; the hydrologic cycle; the influence on climate of the atmospheric and oceanic circulation; climate history, sensitivity, modeling, and natural and anthropogenic change. P, MATH 129, ATMO 171. (Identical with GEOG 421). May be convened with ATMO 521.

ATMO 430. Computational Methods of Atmospheric Science (3) I Introduction to computational methods used in solving problems in the Atmospheric Sciences. Emphasis is on numerical techniques used in developing numerical weather prediction and climate models and in radiative transfer. Knowledge of FORTRAN is required. Also includes an introduction to statistical analysis of observational data and statistical prediction. One-hour discussion section scheduled each week in order for the instructor to assist students in the computer lab. P, ATMO 300A, ATMO 300B, MATH 254, and ENGR 170.

ATMO 441A. Dynamic Meteorology (3) I Thermodynamics and its application to planetary atmospheres, hydrostatics, fundamental concepts and laws of dynamic meteorology. P, ATMO 300A and ATMO 300B or PHYS 325 or consent of instructor. (Identical with PTYS 441A). May be convened with ATMO 541A.

ATMO 441B. Dynamic Meteorology (3) II Thermodynamics and its application to planetary atmospheres, hydrostatics, fundamental concepts and laws of dynamic meteorology. P, ATMO 300A and ATMO 300B or PHYS 325 or consent of instructor. (Identical with PTYS 441B). May be convened with ATMO 541B.

ATMO 451A. Introduction to Physical Meteorology (3) I Introduction to atmospheric physics that includes the composition and chemistry of the atmosphere, kinetic theory, the mechanics of ideal and real fluids, aerosol mechanics, atmospheric acoustics, atmospheric radiation, scattering, radiative transfer, atmospheric optics, cloud physics, and atmospheric electricity. P, ATMO 300A and ATMO 300B or PHYS 325 or consent of instructor. May be convened with ATMO 551A.

ATMO 451B. Introduction to Physical Meteorology (3) II Introduction to atmospheric physics that includes the composition and chemistry of the atmosphere, kinetic theory, the mechanics of ideal and real fluids, aerosol mechanics, atmospheric acoustics, atmospheric radiation, scattering, radiative transfer, atmospheric optics, cloud physics, and atmospheric electricity. P, ATMO 300A and ATMO 300B or PHYS 325 or consent of instructor. May be convened with ATMO 551A.

ATMO 465. Mesoscale Analysis (3) II Description, analysis, and dynamics of weather systems of the mesoscale. Topics may include fronts, thunderstorms, gravity waves, lake effect storms and sea breezes. P, or CR, ATMO 441B; ATMO 471. May be convened with ATMO 565.

ATMO 469A. Air Pollution I (3) I An introduction to the chemistry of air pollutants in the troposphere and stratosphere. Topics include a physical chemistry refresher; air pollution; carbon cycle; stratospheric ozone; combustion; aerosols; samplings; legislation. P, MATH 223. ATMO 469A is not prerequisite to ATMO 469B but is recommended. (Identical with CHEE 469A). May be convened with ATMO 569A.

ATMO 469B. Air Pollution II (3) II An introduction to the chemistry of air pollutants in the troposphere and stratosphere. Topics include a physical chemistry refresher; air pollution; carbon cycle; stratospheric ozone; combustion; aerosols; samplings; legislation. P, MATH 223. ATMO 469A is not prerequisite to ATMO 469B but is recommended. (Identical with CHEE 469B). May be convened with ATMO 569B.

ATMO 470. Advanced Weather Analysis Laboratory (2) [Rpt./ 1] II Exploration of dynamic and thermodynamic principles that govern the atmosphere. Use of computerized weather analysis and visualization software; interpretation of output from operational numerical weather prediction models; daily forecasting practice. P, ENGR 170; CR ATMO 471 or ATMO 472. Open to majors only. May be convened with ATMO 570.

ATMO 471. Synoptic Meteorology (1) II Principles of meteorological analysis; fundamental concepts of dynamic meteorology. Structure and dynamics of midlatitude cyclones and fronts. Use of computer driven graphical displays. P, ATMO 441A; P or CR, ATMO 350, ATMO 441B, and ATMO 470. May be convened with ATMO 571.

ATMO 472. Weather Analysis and Forecasting (1) II Advanced analysis techniques. Principles of weather forecasting and actual forecasting experience. P, ATM0 410 or ATMO 430; ATM0 471; CR, ATM0 470. May be convened with ATMO 572.

ATMO 489. Atmospheric Electricity (3) II Introduction to sources and chemistry of atmospheric ions, fair weather electricity, the global circuit, electrical structure of clouds, thunderstorm electrification, lightning, lightning electromagnetic fields, mechanisms of lightning damage and lightning protection. P, PHYS 241, MATH 322, or consent of instructor. (Identical with ECE 489). May be convened with ATMO 589.

ATMO 490. Remote Sensing for the Study of Planet Earth (3) II (Identical with REM 490, which is home). May be convened with ATMO 590.

ATMO 493. Internship (1-5)

ATMO 498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

ATMO 498H. Honors Thesis (1-5) [Rpt./ 9 units]

ATMO 499. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

ATMO 499H. Honors Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./] I

ATMO 521. Physical Climatology (3) II For a description of course topics see ATMO 421. Graduate-level requirements include a more quantitative and thorough understanding of the subject matter. (Identical with ARL 521). May be convened with ATMO 421.

ATMO 524. Hydroclimatology (3) I (Identical with HWR 524, which is home).

ATMO 530. Micrometeorology (3) I Theoretical aspects of atmospheric turbulence, including discussions of laminar flow, turbulent flow, the mechanical energy equations, and the shearing stress and the wind profile. P, ATMO 541B.

ATMO 535. Air/Sea Interactions (3) I Physical characteristics of the oceans; the dynamics of ocean currents and their interactions with the atmosphere; El Nino and other teleconnections between the oceans and the atmosphere. P, ATMO 300B.

ATMO 541A. Dynamic Meteorology (3) I For a description of course topics see ATMO 441A. Graduate-level requirements include a more quantitative and thorough understanding of the subject matter. (Identical with PTYS 541A). May be convened with ATMO 441A.

ATMO 541B. Dynamic Meteorology (3) II For a description of course topics see ATMO 441B. Graduate-level requirements include a more quantitative and thorough understanding of the subject matter. (Identical with PTYS 541B). May be convened with ATMO 441B.

ATMO 544. Physics of High Atmospheres (3) II (Identical with PTYS 544, which is home).

ATMO 551A. Introduction into Physical Meteorology (3) I For a description of course topics see ATMO 451B. Graduate-level requirements include a more quantitative and thorough understanding of the subject matter. May be convened with ATMO 451B.

ATMO 551B. Introduction into Physical Meteorology (3) II Graduate-level requirements include a more quantitative and thorough understanding of the subject matter.

ATMO 565. Mesoscale Analysis (3) II For a description of course topics see ATMO 465. For a description of course topics and prerequisites see 465. Graduate-level requirements include a more quantitative and thorough understanding of the subject matter. May be convened with ATMO 465.

ATMO 567. Inverse Problems in Geophysics (3) I II P, experience with linear algebra and computer programming recommended. (Identical with GEOS 567, which is home).

ATMO 569A. Air Pollution I (3) I For a description of course topics see ATMO 469A. Graduate-level requirements include additional homework and other exercises. (Identical with CHEE 569A). May be convened with ATMO 469A.

ATMO 569B. Air Pollution II (3) II For a description of course topics see ATMO 469B. Graduate-level requirements include additional homework and other exercises. (Identical with CHEE 569B). May be convened with ATMO 469B.

ATMO 570. Advanced Weather Analysis Laboratory (2) [Rpt./ 1] II For a description of course topics see ATMO 470. Graduate-level requirements include additional quantitative material and a term paper May be convened with ATMO 470.

ATMO 571. Synoptic Meteorology (1) II For a description of course topics see ATMO 471. Graduate-level requirements include a more quantitative and thorough understanding of the subject matter. P, ATMO 541A; CR, ATMO 541B, ATMO 570. May be convened with ATMO 471.

ATMO 572. Weather Forecasting Analysis (1) II For a description of course topics see ATMO 472. Graduate-level requirements include a survey paper on some aspect of weather prediction. P, ATMO 410, ATMO 471; CR, ATMO 570. May be convened with ATMO 472.

ATMO 580. Convection and Tropical Meteorology (3) II An introduction to fundamentals of convection and convectively driven circulations. Topics include: Rayleigh-Bernard convection, moist thermodynamics, heat engines, planetary scale and synoptic and mesoscale tropical circulations. P, ATMO 541B, ATMO 551B or consent of instructor.

ATMO 583. Remote Sensing Instrumentation and Techniques (3) II P, ECE 482. (Identical with ECE 583, which is home).

ATMO 589. Atmospheric Electricity (3) II For a description of course topics see ATMO 489. Graduate-level requirements include different homework assignments and tests. (Identical with ECE 589). May be convened with ATMO 489.

ATMO 590. Remote Sensing for the Study of Planet Earth (3) II (Identical with REM 590, which is home). May be convened with ATMO 490.

ATMO 595B. Global Climate Change (2) [Rpt./ 1] I S P, strong quantitative background in HWR, ATMO, GEOS, or RNR. (Identical with GEOS 595B, HWR 595B).

ATMO 595C. General Circulation Observations and Modeling (1-3) II S P, ATMO 541A, ATMO 551A, ENGR 170. (Identical with GEOS 595C, HWR 595C).

ATMO 599. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

ATMO 641. Theoretical Meteorology (3) I Methods of solution of the hydrodynamic equations; identification and analysis of acoustic, gravity, Kelvin-Helmholtz, inertial, Kelvin, barotropic and baroclinic waves. P, ATMO 541B.

ATMO 651. Cloud and Precipitation Physics (3) II Thermodynamics of nucleation, drop growth by condensation, collection and coalescence processes, drop breakup, ice crystal growth accretion and aggregation. P, ATMO 551A.

ATMO 656A. Atmospheric Radiation and Remote Sensing (3) I Theory of atmospheric radiative transfer processes; specific methods for solving the relevant equations; applications to problems in radiative transfer; theoretical basis for remote sensing from the ground and from space; solutions to the "inverse" problem. P, MATH 254. (Identical with OPTI 656A).

ATMO 656B. Atmospheric Radiation and Remote Sensing (3) II Theory of atmospheric radiative transfer processes; specific methods for solving the relevant equations; applications to problems in radiative transfer; theoretical basis for remote sensing from the ground and from space; solutions to the "inverse" problem. P, MATH 254. (Identical with OPTI 656B).

ATMO 900. Research (1-6) [Rpt./]

ATMO 910. Thesis (1-4) [Rpt./]

ATMO 920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]

ATMO 930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]


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