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  • ATSC 5014: Dynamic Meteorology

    4.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Development and interpretation of the atmospheric equations of motion, scales of motion, horizontal atmospheric winds, thermal wind equation, circulation and vorticity, mesoscale motions. Introduction to planetary boundary layer flows. Data visualization software is also introduced and used to develop understanding of dynamical processes. Prerequisites: MATH 2210, PHYS 1310 and PHYS 1320 or equivalent.
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  • ATSC 5015: Phys Met Ii

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Propagation of electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere, radiative transfers, refraction and scattering (Rayleigh and Mie regimes), visibility; optical phenomena, radar equation. Microphysics of clouds, stable and unstable phase transitions, cloud droplet and ice crystal nucleation and growth, precipitation formation by coalescence and accretion, atmospheric electricity, mechanisms of charge generation and separation in thunderstorms. Prerequisite: ATSC 4000. Dual listed with ATSC 4015.
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  • ATSC 5016: Synoptic & Mesoscale Meteor

    4.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Large-scale vertical motion as viewed form a quasigeostrophic and isentropic potential vorticity perspectives. Baroclinic instability, and the structure and evolution of extratropical cyclones. Identification and development of fronts, jet streams and associated weather streams. Symmetric instability and other mesoscale instability. Role of topography on large-scale and mesoscale circulations. Prerequisites: ATSC 5015
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  • ATSC 5018: Ethics and Research Methods

    1.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Ethics and ethical dilemmas in research and academia and how to address them are discussed. This course also covers general research methodology and describes processes for research funding and disseminating research findings and the peer-review process. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.
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  • ATSC 5020: Phys Met II Lab

    1.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Laboratory course concerned with physical processes in the atmosphere. Approximately eight experiments are conducted examining phenomena related to atmospheric radiation, gas expansions, phase transitions, and nucleation.
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  • ATSC 5040: Climate Science

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Global climate system components, and their interactions. Radiative, dynamic, thermodynamic, chemical, and feedback processes affecting the climate system. Natural and anthropogenic drivers of climate change. Past and present climate variability and sensitivity, and its simulation. Structure of climate models, their components, parameterizations, and attributes. Current climate modeling results and predictions of future climate. Prerequisites: ATSC 5001, ATSC 5016.
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  • ATSC 5100: Atmos Dyn I

    4.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Development and interpretation of the atmospheric equations of motion, scales of motion, horizontal atmospheric winds, thermal wind equation, circulation and vorticity. Introduction to planetary boundary layer flows. Prerequisite: MATH 2210 and [MATH 2310 or PHYS 4380]. Dual listed with ATSC 4100.
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  • ATSC 5150: Weather Analysis

    2.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Access to meteorological data, including surface, upper air, and satellite data. Construction and analysis of surface and upper air charts. Interpretation of satellite data, cloud and air mass classification, and introduction to weather radar. Prerequisite: ATSC 4010. Dual listed with ATSC 4150.
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  • ATSC 5155: Weather Analysis & Forecasting

    1.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Analysis of operational meteorological data, including observations and 3D NWP model output. Use of python tools for meteorological interpretation, using fundamental understanding of atmospheric processes, gained in the core graduate ATSC classes. All scales are relevant, but emphasis is placed on mesoscale processes, including those driven by terrain or by deep convection (1 credit hour per offering, max. 3 credit hours). Prerequisites: ATSC 5010, ATSC 5014.
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  • ATSC 5160: Synoptic Meteorology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Wyoming

    Structure and evolution of the extratropic cyclone, identification and development of fronts, jet streams and associated weather features; theories of cyclogenesis; role of topography. Climatology of formation and movement of a cyclone. Mesoscale circulation features; ingredients of severe weather. Prerequisite: ATSC 4000, 4100, and 4150. Dual listed with ATSC 4160.
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