Courses in Atmospheric, Oceanic
and Space Sciences
(Division 241)
Although AOSS 202 is offered through the College of Engineering, the course
is approved by LS&A to earn LS&A credits and may be used to meet Natural Science
distribution requirements. Other Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences
courses are listed in the College Of Engineering Bulletin, and in
the Time Schedule as part of the offerings of the College of Engineering
in the AOSS subsection and may be elected by LS&A students as a part of non-LS&A
course work. These other courses do not help meet LS&A distribution requirements.
Students who have a serious professional interest in the field should consult
the department (2443 Space Research Building, 764-3335).
202. The Atmosphere. (3). (NS). (BS).
This courses focuses on the nature and behavior of the Earth's atmosphere.
Daily weather conditions are related to atmospheric processes and characteristics.
Forces and processes which determine the weather are studied. Severe weather
hazards, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and winter snowstorms,
are illustrated using satellite and Doppler radar imagery. The course also
examines observational meteorology, atmospheric renewable energy resources,
and air pollution. (Baker)