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Class Detail:

FA 2008
Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences
AOSS 105 - Our Changing Atmosphere
Section 001

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Credits:

Requirements & Distribution:

BS, NS

Other:

Theme

BS:

This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.

Repeatability:

May not be repeated for credit.

Cross-Listed Classes:

CHEM 105 - Changing Atmos, Section 001

ENSCEN 105 - Changing Atmos, Section 001

ENVIRON 105 - Changing Atmos, Section 001

Primary Instructor:

Liemohn,Michael Warren

(real time availability for all sections)

This course considers the science needed to understand human-induced threats to the atmospheric environment, with special emphasis on the global changes that are taking place, or are anticipated. We will discuss the greenhouse effect (and its impact on climate), ozone depletion, the polar ozone holes, and urban air pollution. Some basic meteorology will be presented, including how climate changes might affect the frequency and severity of hurricanes and tornadoes. Students will have access to real-time weather information via computer. This lecture course is intended for non-science concentrators, and there are no prerequisites. Grades will be based on three one-hour exams (no final exam) and homework.

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