EAS 3420

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EAS 3420
Atmospheric Dynamics

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Introduction to the basic equations and techniques used to understand motion in the atmosphere, with an emphasis on the space and time scales typical of storm systems (the synoptic scale). Derives the governing equations of atmospheric flow from first principles and applies them to middle latitude and tropical meteorology. Topics include balanced flow, atmospheric waves, circulation, and vorticity.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: familiarity with multivariate calculus (e.g. MATH 2220, or MATH 2930 or equivalent) or one semester of university physics.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

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

When Offered Spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 5420

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6928 EAS 3420   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Hitchcock, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: MATH 2130, MATH 2220, or MATH 2930 or equivalent and one semester of university physics.