SIO 172Physics of the Atmosphere
This course provides an understanding of the physical principles governing the behavior of the Earth’s atmosphere, with emphasis on the thermal structure and composition of the atmosphere, air masses and fronts, and atmospheric thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and radiation.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “MATH 20C and PHYS 2C, or consent of instructor.”
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 2 · Winter (1 program).
Required in (1)
- Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences (B.S.)
One of the options in (3)
- Environmental Systems—Earth Sciences (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering with a Specialization in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Systems (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering with a Specialization in Renewable Energy and Environmental Flows (B.S.)