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Apr 28, 2024
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2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PHYS 240 Atmospheric Structure and CirculationThis course is a technical survey of the atmosphere that applies elementary math and physics concepts to the three-dimensional structure of the atmosphere. Topics to be covered include planetary, regional and local circulations; weather systems; atmospheric radiation; precipitation physics; and thermodynamics. This course also includes a one-hour weekly lab section during which students will learn basic weather analysis, including meteorological data decoding (METAR and RAOB), thermodynamic diagrams, cloud types and precipitation/visibility obscurations. PHYS 143 Introduction to Meteorology is recommended but not required as a prerequisite. Pre-requisite(s): MATH 180 Calculus I and PHYS 150 Physics I . Lab fee will be required Terms Offered: Fall Offered Distance Learning: No Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science SUNY General Education Designation(s): Natural Science Credits: 4 Contact Hours: Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
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