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Courses

B.S. Program in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

CORE COURSES

ASME 200.  Earth System Science: Exploring the Connections Credit 2(2-0)
This course is an introduction to the processes of and linkages among the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. The influence of human activity on the earth system is also covered. (F;S:SS)

ASME 211.  Computer Applications in Meteorology Credit 1(0-2)
This course is an introductory lab to familiarize students with meteorological software packages
Prerequisite: GEEN 160 or Consent of Instructor (F:S:SS)

ASME 231.  Atmospheric Thermodynamics Credit 3(3-0)
This course covers the general aspects of thermodynamic physical processes occurring within the atmosphere.  Topics included are atmospheric statics and stability, saturation point analysis, aerosols, nucleation, the structure and content of clouds, the development of physical characteristics of precipitation, and the dynamics of rain systems.
Prerequisite: PHYS 241. (F;S)

ASME 251.  Fundamentals of Meteorology Credit 3(3-0)
This course covers the general character of the atmosphere and its weather and climate systems, phenomena, and distributions of variables (winds, temperature, pressure, moisture). Topics included are the formal framework of the science; the application of basic classical physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computational sciences to the atmosphere
Prerequisites: CHEM 107 or Consent of Instructor, Co-Requisite ASME 252 (F;S;SS)

ASME 252.  Meteorological Analysis Laboratory Credit 1(0-2)
This course provides laboratory exercises to supplement ASME 251.  Lab experiences include weather observations, weather map analysis, use of the internet, forecasting practice, and climate modeling.
Prerequisite: CHEM 107; Co-Requisite ASME 251. (F;S)

ASME 275.  Weather Systems Credit 3(3-0)
This course is an introduction to the basic characteristics, of  thermodynamics, and dynamics of atmospheric weather systems on Earth and other planets. The students are exposed to observations of weather systems while reviewing non-dimensional analysis, dynamics and thermodynamics. Weather systems on earth are compared to those of other planets, and analytical tools are used to gain insights into their basic physics (F:S)

ASME 285.  Broadcast Meteorology Credit 3(3-0)
This course provides an introduction to the principles of broadcast meteorology.  Students will develop the skills necessary to communicate scientific information with emphasis on weather forecasts.  The campus radio station will be used by the students to present weather forecasts (F:S)

ASME 422.  Synoptic Meteorology I Credit 4(3-3)
This course covers the fundamentals of radiative transfer, thermodynamics, and cloud physics of the atmosphere.  Topics include absorption, emission, and scattering of radiation; energy balances; adiabatic processes; entropy; water-air systems; and cloud condensation, microphysics and precipitation processes.
Prerequisites: ASME 251, MATH 231 or consent of instructor. (F:S)

ASME 433.  Atmospheric Dynamics I Credit 3(3-0)
This course is an introduction to fluid dynamics in the atmosphere. The basic laws of fluid mechanics are discussed as applied in the atmospheric context. Topics covered are geophysical wave motion, the notion of scale in fluid mechanics, and approximations for analyzing the structure of large-scale atmospheric flows.
Prerequisites: GEEN 160, Math 431 or consent of instructor (F:S)

ASME 434.  Atmospheric Dynamics II Credit 3(3-0)
This course provides additional coverage of atmospheric fluid mechanics topics.  Topics covered are quasi-geostrophic energetic fronts, mean circulation planetary and equatorial waves, an overview of the dynamics of the middle atmosphere, wave-mean flow interaction, spectral methods, and tropical meteorology.
Prerequisite: ASME 433 (F;S)

ASME 440.  Atmopsheric Chemistry Credit 3(3-0)
This course covers an overview of chemical kinetics and equilibrium; sources and sinks of pollutants; photochemistry and smog formation; air quality and human health issues; air pollution trends and acid rain. It provides a quantitative basis for understanding complex chemical interactions in the atmosphere.
Prerequisite: CHEM 107 or Consent of Instructor. (F;S)
 
ASME 471.   Weather Analysis and Forecasting Credit 3(3-0)
This course covers the analysis and forecasting of mid-latitude weather systems with emphasis on simplified models and methods. Topics are numerical computation methods, numerical weather prediction and operational models, and subjective and objective analysis of meteorological fields.
Prerequisite: MATH 431 or consent of instructor (F;S)

ASME 481.  Atmospheric Fluid Dynamics Credit 3(3-0)
This course covers advanced atmospheric fluid dynamics concepts such as Coriolis accelerations, scale analysis, and appropriate approximations of the complete governing equations.  
Prerequisites: MATH 431, PHYS 241 or consent of instructor (F;S)

ADME 491. Chemical and Optical Instrumentation for Atmospheric Measurment Credit 3(3-0)
This course covers principles and performance of chemical and optical instrumentation techniques for ground and aircraft-based measurements.
Prerequisites: PHYS 450 or consent of instructor (F;S)

ASME 550.  Senior Project Credit 6(0-12)
This course is an investigation of special topics on climate, atmospheric science, and meteorology arranged between a student and a faculty advisor.
Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor. (F;S)

ASME 563.  Atmospheric Remote Sensing Credit 3(3-0)
This course investigates interactions between electromagnetic radiation and matter using examples drawn from remote sensing techniques that are commonly used in atmospheric sciences.  
Prerequisites: PHYS 416, or consent of instructor (F;S)

PHYS 411.  Atmospheric Physics I Credit 3(3-0)
This course covers the applications of physical laws and principles including acoustics, electricity, wave propagation, optics and radiation to the atmosphere.
Prerequisites: Math 231, Phys 242 or consent of instructor (F;S)

PHYS 412.  Atmospheric Physics II Credit 3(3-0)
This course is a continuation of Atmospheric Physics I and will include topics from basic principles of cloud and precipitation physics, including the study of condensation processes, freezing nucleation, ice crystal growth and weather modification.
Prerequisites: PHYS 411 (F;S)

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