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ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES (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 121. (Identical with GEOG 171).
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).
195. Colloquium
a. Atmospheric Sciences (1) I
199. Independent Study (1-9) [Rpt./]
299. Independent Study (1-9) [Rpt./]
299H. Honors Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./] I
300A. General Meteorology-Physical (3) I Survey of physical meteorology, recommended for students wanting a more quantitative approach to meteorology than provided in 171. P or CR, MATH 125B, recommend ATMO171.
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.
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.
350. Atmospheric Measurements (3) II Theory and use of meteorological instruments; laboratory and field demonstrations and practices. P, PHYS 142, PHYS 241, MATH 254. Writing-Emphasis Course*. Field trip.
399. Independent Study (1-9) [Rpt./]
399H. Honors Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
410. Statistical Methods in Atmospherical Sciences (3) I Review of basic statistical procedures; time series analysis; analysis of multivariate data sets; statistical weather forecasting and forecast verification. P, MATH 125B, knowledge of FORTRAN or similar programming language. May be convened with ATMO 510.
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 125B, ATMO 171. (Identical with GEOG 421). May be convened with ATMO 521.
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 requ i red. 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.
440. Air Pollution Meteorology (3) II Theoretical description and experimental practice relating to the dispersion and chemistry of gases and particulate matter in the atmosphere. Attention given to the scales of dispersion and the scales of atmospheric turbulence as related to local, regional and global pollution. P, CHEM 103A, ATMO 300A, PHYS 142, MATH 254, or consult department before enrolling. May be convened with ATMO 540.
441A. Dynamic Meteorology (3) I Thermodynamics and its applic ation 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.
441B. Dynamic Meteorology (3) I 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 441B). May be convened with ATMO 541B.
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, atmospheri c 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.
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, atm ospheric optics, cloud physics, and atmospheric electricity. P, ATMO 300A and ATMO 300B or PHYS 325 or consent of instructor. May be convened with ATMO 551B.
460. Aerosol Science and Engineering (3) I (Identical with CHEE 460, which is home). May be convened with ATMO 560.
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.
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; stratopheric ozone; combustion; aerosols; sam plings; legislation. P, MATH 223. 469A is not prerequisite to 469B but recommended. (Identical with CHEE 469A). May be convened with ATMO 569A.
469B. Air Pollution II (3) II An introduction to the chemistry of air pollutants in the troposphere and stratosp here. Topics include a physical chemistry refresher; air pollution; carbon cycle; stratopheric ozone; combustion; aerosols; samplings; legislation. P, MATH 223. 469A is not prerequisite to 469B but recommended. (Identical with CHEE 469B). May be convened with ATMO 569B.
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 operati onal 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.
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; CR or P, ATMO 350, ATMO 441B, and ATMO 470. May be convened with ATMO 571.
472. Weather Analysis and Forecasting (1) II Advanced analysis techniques. Principles of weather forecasting and actual forecasting experience. P, ATM0 410, ATM0 471; CR, ATM0 470. May be convened with ATMO 572.
489. Atmospheric Electricity (3) II Introduction to sources and chemistry of atmospheri c 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.
490. Remote Sensing for the Study of Planet Earth (3) II (Identical with REM 490, which is home). May be convened with ATMO 590.
493. Internship (1-5)
498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II
498H. Honors Thesis (1-5) [Rpt./ 9 units]
499. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
499H. Honors Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./] I
*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (See "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).
510. Statistical Methods in Atmospherical Sciences (3) I For a description of course topics see ATMO 410. Graduate-level requirements include homework and project assignments that requ ire a deeper understanding of the material, and more comprehensive examinations. May be convened with ATMO 410.
521. Physical Climatology (3) II For a description of course topics see ATMO 421. Graduate-level requirements include a more quantitative and th orough understanding of the subject matter. (Identical with ARL 521). May be convened with ATMO 421.
524. Hydroclimatology (3) I (Identical with HWR 524, which is home).
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.
535. Air/Sea Interactions (3) I Physical characteristics of the oceans; the dynamics of ocean currents and their interactions with the atmosphere; El Ni\'f1 o and other teleconnections between the oceans and the atmosphere. P, ATMO 300B.
540. Air Pollution Meteorology (3) II For a description of course topics see ATMO 440. Graduate-level requirements include more difficult hom ework and projects or assignments that require a deeper understanding of the material and more comprehensive examinations. May be convened with ATMO 440.
541A. Dynamic Meteorology (3) I For a description of course topics see ATMO 441A. Graduate-level requi rements include a more quantitative and thorough understanding of the subject matter. (Identical with PTYS 541A). May be convened with ATMO 441A.
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.
544. Physics of High Atmospheres (3) II (Identical with PTYS 544, which is home).
550. Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere Using Active Techniques (3) I General principles of active remote sensing. Analysis of information content, signal-to-noise ratio and resolution of deduced atmospheric constituents. Applications to Radar, Lidar, and Sodar. P, PHYS 142, PHYS 241, MATH 254.
551A. Introduction into Physical Meteorology (3) I For a description of course topics see ATMO 451A. Graduate-level requirements include a more quantitative and thorough understanding of the subject matter. May be convened with ATMO 451A.
551B. Introduction into Physical Meteorology (3) II 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.
560. Aerosol Science and Engineering (3) I (Identical with CHEE 560, which is home). May be convened with ATMO 460.
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.
567. Inverse Problems in Geophysics (3) I II (Identical with GEOS 567, which is home).
569A. Air Pollution I (3) I For a description of course topi cs see ATMO 469A. Graduate-level requirements include additional homework and other exercises. 569A is not prerequisite to 569B but recommended. (Identical with CHEE 569A). May be convened with ATMO 469A.
569B. Air Pollution II (3) II For a description of course topics see ATMO 469B. Graduate-level requirements include additional homework and other exercises. 569A is not prerequisite to 569B but recommended. (Identical with CHEE 569B). May be convened with ATMO 469B.
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.
571. Synoptic Meteorology (1) II For a description of course topics se e 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.
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.
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.
583. Remote Sensing Instrumentation and Techniques (3) II (Identical with ECE 583, which is home).
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, ECE 589). May be convened with ATMO 489.
590. Remote Sensing for the Study of Planet Earth (3) II (Identical with REM 590, which is home). May be convened with ATMO 490.
595. Colloquium
a. Atmospheric Measurements Techniques (1-3) II
b. Global Climate Change(2) [Rpt./ 1] I S P, strong quantitative background in HWR, ATMO, GEOS, or RNR. (Identical with GEOS 595B, HWR 595B).
c. General Circulation Observations and Modeling(1-3) II S P, ATMO 541A, ATMO 551A, ENGR 170. (Identical with GEOS 595C, HWR 595C).
599. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
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.
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.
656A. Atmospheric Radiation and Remote Sensing (3) I Theory of atmospheric radiative tra nsfer 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 OPT I 656A).
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).
900. Research (1-6) [Rpt./]
910. Thesis (1-4) [Rpt./]
920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]