Undergraduate Catalog

EPSS 411 Atmosphere and Climate Dynamics

This course covers the processes that drive weather patterns, the general circulation of the atmosphere and climate on Earth. Students are introduced to the structure and composition of the atmosphere, sources of energy that drive atmospheric processes, weather forecasting, and forces that create severe weather. The influence of humans on the atmosphere and factors that influence climate, climate variability and climate change are discussed.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Senior Standing

Offered

Fall