Course Catalog - 2006-2007

     

PHYS 203 - ATMOSPHERE, WEATHER, & CLIMATE

Long Title: ATMOSPHERE, WEATHER, & CLIMATE
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 3
Description: This course emphasizes the fundamental science of the atmospheric system. Among the subjects to be covered quantitatively are climate changes, solar radiation and the Earth's energy budget, atmospheric motions and circulation, clouds and storms, and atmospheric environmental concerns. Cross-list: NSCI 203.