ESG265 The Atmosphere and Weather
3-3-0

A comprehensive description of the principle characteristics of Earth's atmosphere includng air temperature, density, pressure and moisture; the development of clouds, including air temperature, density, pressure and moisture; the development of clouds, wind and precipitation, and physical explanations of weather events such as mid-latitude cyclones, thunderstorms and hurricanes.

Prerequisite: ESG 127 or permission of the instructor