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Physics 105 - Weather & Our Atmosphere

Basic weather parameters, light and energy in the atmosphere. Topics include: atmospheric gases and their behavior; instability of the atmosphere; winds and their origin: large scale, small scale. Moisture: evaporation, condensation, clouds. Kinds of precipitation. Storms: hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes. Climate and climate change. Assignments and projects will involve the use of high school algebra. Listed Under Astronomy 105.

Course Information

Level: Undergraduate Semester Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 GenEd: PS
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None


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