ATMO.5160 Mesoscale Atmospheric Dynamics (Formerly 85.516)
Id: 039101
Credits: 3-3
Description
This course is designed for students to apply atmospheric dynamics and physical analysis techniques to mesoscale and convective-scale phenomena, including mesoscale convective systems, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, dry lines, low-level jets, mountain waves and orographic precipitation, land/sea breezes, boundary layer rolls, and hurricanes. Emphasis will be given to the physical understanding of these processes instead of forecasting.
Prerequisites
ATMO 3010 Atmospheric Thermodynamics, and ATMO 4150 Advanced Atmospheric Dynamics.
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Course prerequisites/corequisites are determined by the faculty and approved by the curriculum committees. Students are required to fulfill these requirements prior to enrollment. For courses offered through online or GPS delivery, students are responsible for confirming with the instructor or department that all enrollment requirements have been satisfied before registering.