230 Basic Meteorology U 5
Introduction to the underlying physics of the atmosphere;
basic equations of thermodynamics, radiation, and dynamics
are presented and used to explain selected atmospheric
phenomena.
Sp Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: Math 152 and Physics 132.
620 Synoptic Meteorology Laboratory U G 3
Introduction to reading and interpretation of synoptic
weather maps and diagram- and data-communication systems.
2 cl, 1 lab hr. Prereq or concur: 230 or Geog 520. Not open
to students with credit for Geog 620. Cross-listed in
Geography.
629 Climate System Modeling: Basics and
Applications U G 5
An examination of climate system modeling, including their
component atmospheric, oceanic, sea ice and land surface models,
and their coupling, and their applications..
Sp Qtr. Prereq: 230 or Geog 520 or permission of instructor.
631 Atmospheric Thermodynamics U G 5
An analysis of the fundamentals of atmospheric
thermodynamics and their application to meteorological
problems.
Au Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: Math 153.
637 Dynamic Meteorology I U G 5
Fundamental problems in dynamic meteorology; components
of the equations of atmospheric motion are derived, and
vorticity and divergence in the development of
meteorological systems.
Wi Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: 631 or Aero Eng 505, and Math 415.
638 Dynamic Meteorology II U G 5
Advanced problems in dynamic meteorology; use of the
equations of motion in numerical models of the atmosphere,
especially those used by the National Weather Service.
Sp Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: 637 or Aero Eng 765.
693 Individual Studies in Atmospheric Sciences U G 1-5
Independent studies on selected atmospheric sciences
related topics.
Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of
instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 18 cr hrs. This
course is graded S/U.
694 Group Studies in Atmospheric Sciences U G 1-5
Special studies on topics directly related to the
atmospheric sciences.3 cl. Prereq: Written permission of
instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.
881 Atmospheric Sciences Seminar G 2-4
A multidisciplinary seminar reviewing selected topics in
atmospheric sciences and related fields.
Au Qtr. Arr. Prereq: Written permission of
instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
893 Individual Studies in Atmospheric Sciences G 1-5
Reviews the state-of-the-art of selected topics in the
atmospheric sciences-related fields of meteorology and
climatology, air environment studies, or aeronomy and
solar-terrestrial relations.
Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of
instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 18 cr hrs. This
course is graded S/U.
894 Group Studies in Atmospheric Sciences G 1-5Advanced
studies on topics directly related to the atmospheric
sciences.
Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a
maximum of 15 cr hrs.
999 Research in Atmospheric Sciences G 1-18
Research for thesis or dissertation purpose only.
Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Grad standing in atmos
sc. Repeatable. This course is graded S/U.
