BSc (120 credit hour) Major in Physics combined with a Diploma in Meterology - Atmospheric Physics PHYC 4505   Atmospheric Physics
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Moist thermodynamics is applied to a variety of atmospheric phenomeon. These include aerosols, cloud droplets, precipitation formation, convection, supercells, hurricanes, lightning, and the boundary layer. We also discuss the radar equation and the interpretation of radar images.
FORMAT: Lecture
PREREQUISITES: PHYC 2060 and PHYC 4520, or permission of the instructor
CROSS-LISTING: PHYC 5505, OCEA 4505/5505