ATOC 3600: Principles of Climate

3 credit hours. Describes the basic components of the climate system: the atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere, and lithosphere. Investigates the basic physical processes that determine climate and link the components of the climate system. Covers the hydrological cycle and its role in climate, climate stability, and global change. Includes forecasting climate and its application and human dimensions. Prereqs., ATOC 1050 and 1060, or ATOC 3300/GEOG 3301, or GEOG 1001 and 1-semester calculus. Same as GEOG 3601/ENVS 3600. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science. Elective for ATOC minor.

Fall 2009 - Section 001
Meeting time and location: TR 1100AM-1215PM in DUAN G125
Instructor: Jeffrey Weiss
Required textbook(s): "Climatology: An Atmospheric Science
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