EAS 4860

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EAS 4860
Tropical Meteorology and Climate

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

This course will examine the atmospheric processes responsible for inducing variations in tropical weather and climate on daily to interannual timescales. Computer lab visualization and numerical modeling exercises will deepen student understanding of tropical meteorology, develop programming proficiency, and enhance scientific writing skills.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: EAS 3050 or permission of instructor, multivariate calculus, and one semester of university physics. Recommended prerequisite: atmospheric thermodynamics (EAS 3410) and atmospheric dynamics (EAS 3420), although the latter may be taken concurrently.

Distribution Category (OPHLS-AG, PBS-AS, PHS-AS)

Outcomes
  • Develop and apply numerical data analysis and visualization routines.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18070 EAS 4860   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18071 EAS 4860   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person