• ATSC 5170: Syn Met Lab

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Emphasis on map and case-study analysis. Features of large scale weather systems, mesoscale and local weather processes including orographic influences, local circulations and convection. Design and interpretation of National Meteorological Center numerical forecast models. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ATSC 5160. Dual listed with ATSC 4170.
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• ATSC 5180: Weather Briefings

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Real-time application of basic dynamic, thermodynamic and microphysical principles in the identification prediction of weather features. Emphasis is placed on oral diagnostic weather discussions and forecast presentation. Prerequisite: ATSC 4150. Dual listed with ATSC 4180.
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• ATSC 5190: Ad Wx Briefing

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Detailed synthesis of dynamic, thermodynamic and microphysical principles in relation to current weather. Emphasis on quantitative interpretation of the various hydrodynamic equations which characterize the behavior and forecasting of weather patterns. Oral discussion and forecast. Prerequisite: ATSC 5180. Dual listed with ATSC 4190.
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• ATSC 5210: Cloud Precip Sys

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Types of clouds and precipitation systems, and the precipitation mechanisms in those systems; structure of convective, orographic, and frontal systems and severe storms. Schematic and numerical models of clouds and storms with emphasis on hailstorms. Prerequisite: ATSC 5011 and ATSC 5014.
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• ATSC 5310: Atmos Dynam II

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduction to the dynamic energetics of the atmosphere, wave motions, atmospheric instabilities. Introduction to numerical modeling, applications. Prerequisite: ATSC 5015.
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• ATSC 5320: Ocean Environ

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Focuses on the ocean as a system. Objective is the development of interdisciplinary understanding of marine processes, especially those processes occurring along coastal margins. Emphasis is on the development of quantitative models and their use in understanding anthropogenic impact on ocean resources. Dual listed with ATSC 4320. Prerequisite: MATH 2310, PHYS 1310, CHEM 1030, ES 3060 (or ES 3070), LIFE 1010, senior standing or higher.
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• ATSC 5330: Bndry Layer Meter

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  A quantitative and descriptive study of the thermodynamics and dynamics of the planetary boundary layer, including budgets (heat, moisture, momentum, turbulent kinetic energy, radiation), stability, turbulence and turbulent fluxes, convection, terrain effects, phenomenology, and measurement and analysis techniques. Prerequisite: ATSC 5010, 5015.
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• ATSC 5340: Radar Meteorology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The theory of radar and the application of radars to studies of the atmosphere, including basic radar design, distributed targets, attenuation, polarization, Doppler velocities, analysis techniques, and examples of radar studies of clear air, clouds, and precipitation. Prerequisite: ATSC 5010 and 5011.
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• ATSC 5350: Atmospheric Chem

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Origin and composition of the atmosphere. Sources, lifetimes, transport of gases and aerosols. Cycles of C, S, N and trace elements. Removal processes: precipitation, and dry deposition. Homogenous and Heterogeneous kinetics. Anthropogenic influences: effect of air pollution on radiation balance and cloud processes. Prerequisite: graduate standing in a physical science or engineering.
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• ATSC 5360: Aircraft Instrumentation

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An introduction to instrumentation used on research aircraft to measure properties of the atmosphere. Topics include measuring atmospheric state, atmospheric particles, and other constituents (i.e. trace gases) from aircraft. Principles of measurement techniques are described, complexities due to clouds are presented, and resulting uncertainties and limitations are explored. Prerequisite: Graduate student in Atmospheric Science or consent of instructor.
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