ATS 210 INTRODUCTION TO THE ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES (3)
Physical basis of atmospheric phenomena on small, medium and large scales; introduction to atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics; examination of atmospheric circulation systems; introduction to atmospheric physics and chemistry. Offered every term.
PREREQS:
College algebra and elementary functions.
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ATS 210H INTRODUCTION TO THE ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES (3)
Physical basis of atmospheric phenomena on small, medium and large scales; introduction to atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics; examination of atmospheric circulation systems; introduction to atmospheric physics and chemistry. Offered every term.
PREREQS:
College algebra and elementary functions. Honors College approval required.
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ATS 320 THE CHANGING CLIMATE (3)
Survey of Earth's climate and the factors that influence climate. Examine causes of changes in atmospheric composition, the expected consequences of these changes, problems predicting future changes, and what can be done about the changes. Offered annually in fall. (Bacc Core Course)
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ATS 399 SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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ATS 399H SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
PREREQS:
Honors College approval required.
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ATS 401 RESEARCH (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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ATS 403 THESIS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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ATS 405 READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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ATS 406 PROJECTS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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ATS 407 SEMINAR (1)
One-credit sections. Graded P/N.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 99 credits.
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ATS 411 THERMODYNAMICS AND CLOUD MICROPHYSICS (4)
Thermodynamic processes in the atmosphere, and an introduction to cloud microphysics. Offered annually.
PREREQS:
( (MTH 254 or MTH 254H) and PH 213)
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ATS 412 ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION (3)
Radiative transfer in the earth and planetary atmospheres, absorption and scattering of sunlight, absorption and emission of terrestrial radiation, absorption and scattering cross sections for molecules, cloud droplets and aerosols. Applications include enhancement of photochemical reaction rates in clouds, remote sensing, and the earth's radiation budget, radiative-convective equilibrium, radiative forcing due to changes in atmospheric composition and climate change.
PREREQS:
( (MTH 254 or MTH 254H) and (MTH 256 or MTH 256H) and PH 213)
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ATS 413 ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY (3)
Principles of atmospheric chemistry; chemical fundamentals, sampling principles, sources, reactions, scavenging, and deposition of sulfur, nitrogen, ozone, and carbon compounds. Atmospheric aerosol size distribution, mechanics, optics, and scavenging. Offered annually.
PREREQS:
(CH 121 or CH 201 or CH 221 or CH 224) and (MTH 251 or MTH 241)
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ATS 420 PRINCIPLES OF CLIMATE (4)
Physics of climate past, present and future. Covers radiative processes, thermodynamics, cloud physics, and dynamics affecting the earth's climate. Paleoclimate record and mechanisms driving this variability will be presented, along with modes of climate variability and various climate models.
PREREQS:
One year of college physics and college calculus.
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ATS 421 CLIMATE MODELING (4)
Numerical models of the physics, chemistry, biology, and geology of the climate system. A range of climate models from a simple, single equation to complex state-of-the-science systems used for future projections. Theoretical concepts will be linked to practical applications through hands-on programming exercises and data analysis. Lec/lab.
PREREQS:
ATS 420/ATS 520 (recommended, talk to instructor if not taken); no prior programming knowledge required.
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ATS 475 PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES (3)
Origin and evolution of planetary atmospheres; vertical structure of atmospheres; hazes and clouds; atmospheric motions and general circulation. Presentation of recent observations and current research issues, focusing on Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Titan. Emphasis on comparative aspects and simple models.
PREREQS:
( (MTH 254 or MTH 254H) and PH 213)
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ATS 499 SELECTED TOPICS (1-16)
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 99 credits.
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