An introduction to the science of meteorology with an emphasis on the physical processes working within weather systems. Global climate change and air pollution. Policy implications of meteorology and climate research.

Introduction to basic meteorology, forecasting, and societal impacts of severe and hazardous weather. Phenomena studied include hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, lighting, winter storms, floods and drought.

A laboratory course designed to expose students to basic uses of meteorological data from the surface, upper air, radars, and satellites. Topics include surface and upper-air map analysis, fronts and cyclones, and severe weather.

A laboratory course designed to expose students to basics of climatology. Topics include atmospheric elements, the earth's energy balance, climate regions, and global climate change. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in ATMS 1003.

Introduction to short-range weather prediction and scalar analysis practices at the synoptic, regional, and local scale. Weather observing techniques; temperature and precipitation forecasting concepts and practice; weather map analysis and discussions; numerical guidance; soundings and stability. Prerequisite; ATMS 1003, MATH 1013.

Structure of the earth's atmosphere, distribution of temperature and precipitation, composition of the atmosphere, extratropical synoptic scale disturbances, introduction to thermodynamics, clouds and storms. Prerequisites: Credit in ATMS 1003 and MATH 1013.

This course will provide an introduction to computer programming with applications specifically tailored to the student who seeks a career in Atmospheric Science or Meteorology. Topics covered include basic use of Linux and basic to advanced programming techniques in languages commonly used in Atmospheric Science (e.g., IDL and/or Python). Prerequisites: ATMS 2005 or permission of instructor

Introduction to classical and statistical thermodynamics as it applies to dry and moist atmospheric phenomena. Ideal Gas Law, First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics. Thermodynamic potentials and diagrams. Moisture variables. Prerequisites: ATMS 2005, and credit or registration in MATH 1031 and PHYS 2007.

Introduction to atmospheric kinematics, dynamics, and coordinate systems. Fundamental forces; equations of motion; scale analysis; mass conservation; geostrophic and thermal winds, idealized flows; circulation and vorticity. Prerequisites: PHYS 2007, MATH 1032, and a grade of "C" or better in ATMS 3003.

Application in kinematics, dynamics, and thermodynamics in diagnosing synoptic-scale weather systems. Quasi-geostrophic theory; cyclogenesis and frontogenesis; jet dynamics, linear perturbation theory; atmospheric waves, baroclinic instability. Prerequisites: C or better in 3003 and 3005.

Fundamentals of the tabulation and analysis of climatic data, including computer data processing and statistical methods. Prerequisites: ATMS 2005.

Introduction to physical principles underlying atmospheric radiation, cloud physics and precipitation processes. Prerequisite: ATMS 3003 and PHYS 2008.

Provides the students with work experience at a National Weather Service Forecast Office. Grade of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded. Prerequisites: ATMS 3003, and credit or registration in ATMS 3005.

Application of dynamics, thermodynamics, and forecasting techniques in diagnosing the organization of mesoscale and convective phenomena. Mesoscale instabilities; air mass boundaries; boundary layer dynamics; low-level jets; severe thunderstorms; tornadoes; mesoscale convective systems; mountain waves. Prerequisites: ATMS 3006 and ATMS 4003.

Principles of radar theory, hardware, operations, and analysis. Doppler and polarimetric weather radar; precipitation estimation; hydrometeor identification; analyses of convective and mesoscale phenomena. Prerequisites: ATMS 2000, ATMS 2005 and PHYS 2008.

An examination of the structure and dynamics of the tropical atmosphere. Convection in the tropics, tropical cyclones (hurricanes) and an introduction to monsoon circulation. Prerequisites: PHYS 2007 and credit or registration in ATMS 3003.