Physics of Weather & Climate (340-0-01)

Instructors

Daniel Ethan Horton
847/467-6185
Tech F289/F290
Office Hours: Wednesdays 1-2pm

Meeting Info

Technological Institute F285: Mon, Wed 3:00PM - 4:30PM

Overview of class

An investigation of atmospheric processes and the physical laws that govern them. Topics covered include atmospheric composition and structure, radiative transfer, thermodynamics, convection, precipitation, and the general circulation of the three-dimensional atmosphere. When possible course content will engage with contemporaneous atmospheric conditions, and provide students with a better understanding of their meteorological and climatic environments. Completion of introductory calculus and physics are required prior to enrollment.

Registration Requirements

Recommended Background: Completion of full year of calculus Math and Physics.

Class Materials (Required)

No textbook is required for this course.

Class Attributes

Natural Sciences Foundational Discipline
Natural Sciences Distro Area