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