EV 431 - Air:Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry

Institution:

Colorado College

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Description:

Introduction to atmospheric circulation, radiation transfer, thermodynamics and radiation balance as they determine the vertical structure of the atmosphere and regulate the surface temperature. Kinetics, modeling, and reaction systems as they relate to air pollution and ozone chemistry in the stratosphere and troposphere. Course includes a student-designed laboratory/field project related to local air pollution issues. Prerequisite: Environmental Science 212 or Chemistry 108 and Physics 241 or Physics 251. (Meets the Critical Perspectives: Scientific Investigation of the Natural World requirement.) 1 unit - Drossman.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.coloradocollege.edu

Phone Number:

(719) 389-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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