Astronomy 105 - Weather & Our Atmosphere
Spring
2013
D02
0.00
TH 3:00PM 5:00PM
UMass Amherst
13327
Basic weather parameters, light and energy in the atmosphere. Topics include: atmospheric gases and their behavior; instability of the atmosphere; winds and their origin: large scale, small scale. Moisture: evaporation, condensation, clouds. Kinds of precipitation. Storms: hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes. Atmospheric optics: rainbows, halos, mirages. Climate and climate change. (Gen.Ed. PS)
Attendance is mandatory at the first two class sessions. Enrolled students who fail to show up may be dropped from the class. Students who wish to enroll, but who are restricted from enrolling on SPIRE, may speak with the instructor after class or email Professor Hatch at hhatch@physics.umass.edu
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.