EVAT 5300 - Introduction to Climatology

Effective Start Date: 12/21/2016
Examination of the fundamental radiative, thermodynamic, and fluid dynamic processes in Earth’s atmosphere with an emphasis on climatic time and space scales. Topics include atmospheric composition and radiative transfer, synoptic climatology, atmospheric general circulation, climate change, El Ni?o, and teleconnections. Prerequisites include EVSC 3300 or an undergraduate science degree.

Credits: 3
Grading Basis: Student Option