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: (PHYS 213/213L or PHYS 209), MATH 321, and AES 404/504 Notes: Students enrolled in AES 501 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in AES 401.
