Course focuses on the dynamic processes in the atmosphere that transfer both matter and energy, and that govern the vertical structure and weather patterns. Topics include the physical properties of the atmosphere, radiation transfer, stability, large-scale circulation, clouds and storm development, weather forecasting, and humanity's impact on weather and climate.

Prerequisite: Environmental Program 212, or Chemistry & Biochemistry 108 and Physics 241, or Physics 251.

1 unit — Lawman

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2023	Block 3	Atmospheric Dynamics	Allison Lawman	Tutt Science Building 105	25 / 10	04/19/2024
Spring 2024	Block 6	Atmospheric Dynamics	Allison Lawman	Tutt Science Building 105	25 / 7	04/19/2024
Fall 2024	Block 2	Atmospheric Dynamics	Allison Lawman	TBA	25 / 25	04/19/2024
Spring 2025	Block 7	Atmospheric Dynamics	Allison Lawman	TBA	25 / 25	04/19/2024