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Atmospheric Sciences (ATMO) Physics-Atmospheric Sciences Building, Room 542 (520) 621-6831 Professors E. Philip Krider, Head, George A. Dawson (Emeritus), Robert E. Dickinson, Benjamin M. Herman, A. Richard Kassander (Emeritus), Richard M. Schotland, William D. Sellers, Dean O. Staley (Emeritus) Associate Professor Kenneth C. Young Assistant Professors Eric A. Betterton, Steven L. Mullen, Joseph A. Zehnder The Department of Atmospheric Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science degree, with a hydrometeorology option, and the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. For graduate admission and degree requirements, consult the Graduate Catalog. The major: 30 upper-division units in atmospheric sciences. The following courses are required: MATH 124 or 125a, 125b, 223, 254; STAT 361 or ATMO 462; ENGR 101 (FORTRAN); PHYS 110, 116, 121; CHEM 103a-103b, 104a-104b; ATMO 300a-300b, 350, 441a-441b, 451a, 471, 472. Students selecting the hydrometeorology option do not need to take CHEM 103b-104b, but must take HWR 250, 440, and 445, which will count as 7 of the 30 upper-division units in atmospheric sciences. The undergraduate minor for atmospheric science majors: The department offers a structured minor consisting of MATH 124 or 125a, 125b, 223, 254 and PHYS 110, 116, 121. The undergraduate minor in atmospheric sciences: 20 units in atmospheric sciences, including ATMO 300a-300b. The undergraduate earth science teaching major: Students interested in teaching secondary school earth science, which includes atmospheric sciences, should see the list of required courses under the Department of Geosciences. The department participates in the honors program. 171. Introduction to Meteorology and Climatology (3) I II An introduction to weather processes and climate, including discussions of fronts and cyclones, precipitation processes, the wind systems of the world, severe storms, and weather modification. P, MATH 116R/S. (Identical with GEOG 171) 171L. Introduction to Meteorology and Climatology Laboratory (1) I II Quantitative exercises illustrating the physical and chemical behavior of the atmosphere and the fundamental concepts used in weather analysis and forecasting. P, CR 171. (Identical with GEOG 171L) 195. Colloquium a. The Atmosphere, U of A, and You (1) I 300a-300b. General Meteorology (3-3) Survey of physical (300a) and dynamic (300b) meteorology, recommended for students wanting a more quantitative approach to meteorology than provided in 171. 300a: P, CR, MATH 125b. 300b: P, CR, MATH 223; recommended ATMO 171. 336. Weather, Climate and Society (3) I The effects of weather on society, including its influence on history, comfort and health, and music and art. 350. Atmospheric Measurements (3) II Theory and use of meteorological instruments; laboratory and field demonstrations and practices. 2R, 3L. Field trip. P, PHYS 103a-103b, or 116 and 121, MATH 254. Writing-Emphasis Course. P, Satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing- Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this catalog). 421. Physical Climatology (3) II Heat and water balances of the earth-atmosphere system viewed from both the local and global scales; paleoclimatology and theories of climatic change; man's impact on climate. P, 171. (Identical with GEOG 421) May be convened with 521. 440. Air Pollution Meteorology (3) II 1994-95 Theoretical description and experimental practice relating to the dispersion and chemistry of gases and particulate matter in the atmosphere. Attention given to the scales of dispersion and the scales of atmospheric turbulence as related to local, regional and global pollution. P, 300a, PHYS 121, MATH 254, CHEM 103a, or consult department before enrolling. May be convened with 540. 441a-441b. Dynamic Meteorology (3-3) Thermodynamics and its application to planetary atmospheres, hydrostatics, fundamental concepts and laws of dynamic meteorology. P, 300a-300b or consent of instructor, PHYS 121; MATH 254. (Identical with PTYS 441a- 441b) May be convened with 541a-541b. 451a-451b. Introduction to Physical Meteorology (3-3) Introduction to atmospheric physics that includes the composition and chemistry of the atmosphere, kinetic theory, the mechanics of ideal and real fluids, aerosol mechanics, atmospheric acoustics, atmospheric radiation, scattering, radiative transfer, atmospheric optics, cloud physics, and atmospheric electricity. P, PHYS 121; MATH 254. May be convened with 551a-551b. 460. Aerosol Science and Engineering (3) I 1993-94 (Identical with CH E 460). May be convened with 560. 462. Computer Methods in the Atmospheric Sciences (3) II Introduction to computer methods for solving physical and statistical problems in atmospheric sciences. P, 300a, ENGR 101 (FORTRAN). May be convened with 562. 463. Advanced Statistical Methods in the Atmospheric Sciences (3) I Time series analysis, interpolation methods, objective analysis, statistical weather forecasting, forecast evaluation, and introduction to chaos theory. P, 462 or equivalent. May be convened with 563. 465. Mesoscale Analysis (3) II Description, analysis, and dynamics of weather systems of the mesoscale. Topics may include fronts, thunderstorms, gravity waves, lake effect storms and sea breezes. P, 441b, 471. May be convened with 565. 471. Synoptic Meteorology (3) I Principles of meteorological analysis; fundamental concepts of dynamic meteorology. Structure and dynamics of midlatitude cyclones and fronts. Use of computer driven graphical displays. 1R, 6L. P, knowledge of FORTRAN or a similar programming language. P, 350 and 462 or STAT 361; CR, 441a or 300b. May be convened with 571. 472. Weather Analysis and Forecasting (3) II Advanced analysis techniques. Principles of weather forecasting and actual forecasting experience. Application of computer driven graphical displays to forecasting. 1R, 6L. P, 471. May be convened with 572. 490. Remote Sensing for the Study of Planet Earth (3) II 1993-94 (Identical with REM 490) May be convened with 590. 521. Physical Climatology (3) II For a description of course topics, see 421. Graduate-level requirements include a more quantitative and thorough understanding of the subject matter. P, 171. (Identical with AR L 521) May be convened with 421. 530. Micrometeorology (3) I 1993-94 Theoretical aspects of atmospheric turbulence, including discussions of laminar flow, turbulent flow, the mechanical energy equations, and the shearing stress and the wind profile. P, 441b. 535. Air/Sea Interactions (3) I 1994-95 Physical characteristics of the oceans; the dynamics of ocean currents and their interactions with the atmosphere; El Ni¤o and other teleconnections between the oceans and the atmosphere. P, 300b. 540. Air Pollution Meteorology (3) II 1994-95 For a description of course topics, see 440. Graduate-level requirements include more difficult homework and project assignments that require a deeper understanding of the material and more comprehensive examinations. P, 300a, PHYS 121, MATH 254, CHEM 103a, or consult department before enrolling. May be convened with 440. 541a-541b. Dynamic Meteorology (3-3) For a description of course topics, see 441a-441b. Graduate-level requirements include a more quantitative and thorough understanding of the subject matter. (Identical with PTYS 541a-541b) May be convened with 441a-441b. 544. Physics of High Atmospheres (3) II 1993-94 (Identical with PTYS 544) 550. Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere by Active Techniques (3) I General principles of active remote sensing. Analysis of information content, signal-to-noise ratio and resolution of deduced atmospheric constituents. Applications to Radar, Lidar and Sodar. P, PHYS 116, 121; MATH 254. 551a-551b. Introduction to Physical Meteorology (3-3) For a description of course topics, see 451a-451b. Graduate-level requirements include a more quantitative and thorough understanding of the subject matter. P, PHYS 121; MATH 254. May be convened with 451a-451b. 560. Aerosol Science and Engineering (3) I 1993-94 (Identical with CH E 560). May be convened with 460. 562. Computer Methods in the Atmospheric Sciences (3) II For a description of course topics, see 462. Graduate-level requirements include an additional project. P, 300a, ENGR 101 (FORTRAN) or equivalent. May be convened with 462. 563. Advanced Statistical Methods in the Atmospheric Sciences (3) I For a description of course topics, see 463. Graduate-level requirements include an additional project. P, 562. May be convened with 463. 565. Mesoscale Analysis (3) II For a description of course topics, see 465. Graduate-level requirements include a more quantitative and thorough understanding of the subject matter. P, 541b, 571. May be convened with 465. 567. Inverse Problems in Geophysics (3) I (Identical with GEOS 567) 571. Synoptic Meteorology (3) I For a description of course topics, see 471. Graduate-level requirements include a more quantitative and thorough understanding of the subject matter. 1R, 6L. P, knowledge of FORTRAN or similar programming language. P, 350 and 462 or STAT 361; CR, 541a or 300b. May be convened with 471. 572. Weather Analysis and Forecasting (3) II For a description of course topics, see 472. Graduate-level requirements include a survey paper on some aspect of weather prediction. P, 571. May be convened with 472. 583. Remote Sensing Instrumentation and Techniques (3) II (Identical with ECE 583) 585. Tropospheric Chemistry (3) I 1993-94 Tropospheric chemistry of both the natural and polluted atmosphere. Topics include biogeochemical cycling of major constituents, urban air pollution and measurement techniques. P, 300a. 589. Atmospheric Electricity (3) II 1993-94 An introduction to the sources and chemistry of atmospheric ions, fair weather electricity, the global circuit, electrical structure of clouds, thunderstorm electrification, lightning, lightning electromagnetic fields, and lightning protection. P, MATH 322, PHYS 116. (Identical with ECE 589) 590. Remote Sensing for the Study of Planet Earth (3) II 1993-94 (Identical with REM 590) May be convened with 490. 595. Colloquium a. Atmospheric Measurement Techniques (1-3) II 1993-94 b. Global Climate Change (2) [Rpt./1] I P, strong quantitative background in HWR, ATMO, GEOS or RNR. (Identical with GEOS 595b and HWR 595b). c. General Circulation Observations and Modeling (3) II P, 541a, 551a, ENGR 101 (FORTRAN). (Identical with GEOS 595c and HWR 595c). 641. Theoretical Meteorology (3) I Methods of solution of the hydrodynamic equations; identification and analysis of acoustic, gravity, Kelvin-Helmholtz, inertial, Kelvin, barotropic and baroclinic waves. P, 541b. 651. Cloud and Precipitation Physics (3) II 1994-95 Thermodynamics of nucleation, drop growth by condensation, collection and coalescence processes, drop breakup, ice crystal growth, accretion and aggregation. P, 551a. 656a-656b. Atmospheric Radiation and Remote Sensing (3-3) 1994-95 Theory of atmospheric radiative transfer processes; specific methods for solving the relevant equations; applications to problems in radiative transfer; theoretical basis for remote sensing from the ground and from space; solutions to the "inverse" problem. P, MATH 254. (Identical with OPTI 656a-656b) |
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