Welcome - Atmospheric Chemistry PHYC 4595   Atmospheric Chemistry
CREDIT HOURS: 3
A fundamental introduction to the physical and chemical processes determining the composition of the atmosphere and its implications for climate, ecosystems, and human welfare. Origin of the atmosphere. Nitrogen, oxygen, carbon, sulfur cycles. Climate and the greenhouse effect. Atmospheric transport and turbulence. Stratospheric ozone. Oxidizing power of the atmosphere. Regional air pollution: aerosols, smog, acid rain.
FORMAT: Lecture
PREREQUISITES: MATH 1000.03, PHYC 1190.03/1290.03 (or PHYC 1310.03/1320.03 or 1300.06) and CHEM 1011.03/1012.03
CROSS-LISTING: CHEM 4595.03, OCEA 4595.03
EXCLUSIONS: PHYC 5595.03, OCEA 5595.03
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