BSc (120 credit hour) Major in Physics combined with a Diploma in Meterology - Introduction to Atmospheric Science PHYC 5520   Introduction to Atmospheric Science
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This general overview of the atmosphere provides the student with an understanding of the composition and thermal structure of the atmosphere, air mass and frontal theory and weather generating physical processes and their consequences. Other topics include atmospheric radiation, dynamic meteorology, climatology and the physics of clouds and storms.
FORMAT: Lecture
PREREQUISITES: At least one 3rd year physics course or permission of the instructor
CROSS-LISTING: OCEA 5520.03