Fundamentals of the physical processes underlying weather and climate; radiant energy, energy balances, clouds, atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics; principles of the “Greenhouse Effect”, mid-latitude cyclones and aspects of weather forecasting, severe weather phenomenon and atmospheric optics. Antirequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): 1.0 course from Geography 1100, 1300A/B, 1400F/G, 1500F/G, 2131A/B, 2153A/B (taken after September 2012), or the former Geography 020E; or 0.5 course from Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Environmental Science or Physics at 1000-1999 level; or enrollment in the Major in Physical Geography or in an Honors Earth Science Program for Professional Registration. Corequisite(s): Pre-or Corequisite(s): Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 0.5 course. back to top
