ENVR 312 - Atmospheric Physics

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

This course provides a mathematically rigorous investigation into the science of meteorology. Graphical analyses and calculusbased numerical problems are used throughout. Topics include radiation principles, heat, boundary layers, moisture, stability, cloud formation, precipitation, atmospheric dynamics, global circulation, air masses, fronts, cyclones, numerical weather prediction, thunderstorms, air pollution, and climate change. ENVR 209 is a prerequisite for environmental science majors, and is recommended to be taken concurrently for physics majors. Corequisite: PHYS 162 or PHYS 232. 3 semester hours

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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