Atmospheric Sciences

Course Code:
ENV 350
Course Group(s):
Degree Applicable, ENVS: Ecosystem Processes, ENVS: Upper Division Science Electives, HHAE: Ecosystem Processes Cluster, Integrative Studies: ENVS Program Options, Integrative Studies: FW Program Options, Liberal Arts and Science Elective, NRCM: Practitioner Skills Cluster
Course Description:
This course will provide a study of the nature and causes of atmospheric phenomena and pollution, along with basic physical and chemical processes and energetics. Air Pollution will also be covered along with visits to our New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Air Pollution Monitoring Station. Topics include composition and structure of the atmosphere, atmospheric thermodynamics, hydrostatics, solar and terrestrial radiation, cloud and precipitation processes, elementary dynamics, atmospheric wind and pressure patterns, and air pollution and its effect on the Adirondack Park. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemistry II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Credit:
3
Prerequisites:
Prereq: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
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