EAS 4860

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EAS 4860
Tropical Weather Dynamics and Hurricanes

Course information provided by the 2014-2015 Catalog.

This course will examine the atmospheric processes responsible for inducing variations in tropical weather and climate on daily to interannual timescales. Computer lab visualization and numerical modeling exercises will deepen student understanding of tropical meteorology, develop programming proficiency, and enhance scientific writing skills.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: Climate dynamics (equivalent to EAS 3050 or permission of instructor), multivariate calculus, and one semester of university physics. Atmospheric thermodynamics (EAS 3410) and atmospheric dynamics (EAS 3420) are recommended, although the latter may be taken concurrently.

Outcomes

  • Develop and apply numerical data analysis and visualization routines.

Distribution Category (PBS)

When Offered Spring. (Offered alternate years).

Comments Co-meets with EAS 6860.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: EAS 6860

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 12785 EAS 4860   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: climate dynamics (equivalent to EAS 3050 or permission of instructor), multivariate calculus (e.g. MATH 2130, MATH 2220, or MATH 2930), and one semester of university physics. Atmospheric thermodynamics (EAS 3410) and atmospheric dynamics (EAS 3420) are recommended, although the latter may be taken concurrently.

  • 12786 EAS 4860   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person