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ATMS 617 - Airflow, Weather Dynamics, and Forecasting

(4 units)
Mathematical description of atmospheric motions; life cycle of weather systems; weather analysis using maps and computer techniques.

Prerequisite(s): ATMS 317.

Units of Lecture: 4
Offered: Every Spring
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the origins of the key atmospheric equations.
2. Students will be able to apply the equations to the diagnoses of various atmospheric phenomena.
3. Students will be able to differentiate physical processes at multiple atmospheric scales of motion.
4. Students will be able to apply the Equations to the Prediction of Atmospheric Motions.


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