ATS 510 - Introduction to Physical Meteororology

Institution:

Creighton University

Subject:

Atmospheric Sciences

Description:

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the physics of atmospheric processes. Topics include the structure and composition of the atmosphere; thermodynamics of gases; vertical and horizontal transport of heat by radiative and turbulent processes; the structure and evolution of the atmospheric boundary layer; and cloud microphysical processes. This course is designed to meet the National Weather Service requirement for 3 semester hours of Physical Meteorology. P: MTH 245 and ATS 113.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.creighton.edu

Phone Number:

(402) 280-2700

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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