BSc (120 credit hour) Major in Physics combined with a Diploma in Meterology - Atmospheric Physics PHYC 5505   Atmospheric Physics
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Moist thermodynamics is applied to a variety of atmospheric phenomenon. 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 5520 or permission of the instructor
CROSS-LISTING: OCEA 5505.03, PHYC 4505.03, OCEA 4505.03