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ATM S 301: Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences

Fall 2007

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Instructor: Prof. Robert Wood,
ATG 718, Phone 543-1203, www
Office Hours: Friday 1-3 pm or by appointment

TA: Emily Fischer,
ATG 420 (TA Office), Phone 543-2480
Office Hours: Wed 3-4 pm or by appointment

Description:
This course provides a broad introduction to the atmospheric sciences, including atmospheric composition, weather forecasting, radiation, thermodynamics, clouds and climate. Insight on these topics is gained by application of basic physical laws. A daily review of current weather provides real-time examples of principles derived in lecture.

Prerequisites:
MATH 126; PHYS 123

Class meets:
M-F 9:30-10:20 p.m. in ATG 310C.

Text:
Atmospheric Science. An Introductory Survey, Second Edition, by J. M Wallace and P. V. Hobbs.