2013-2014 SDSM&T Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ATM 401/501 Atmospheric PhysicsCredits: (3-0) 3
An introduction to physical processes that govern the behavior of the atmosphere. Topics will include atmospheric thermodynamics; absorption, scattering and radiative transfer; convective motion, troposheric chemistry, cloud and precipitation development; and atmospheric electricity.
Prerequisites:
For ATM 401, PHYS 213/213-A and MATH 321 are required. For ATM 501, graduate standing is required.
Notes: Students enrolled in ATM 501 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in ATM 401.
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