Atmospheric science
4 points * First semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: MAT2010, MAA2011 and MAA2032
Thermodynamics of the atmosphere. Hydrostatic balance and thermal instability. An introduction to radiation and heat balance, turbulence, sea breezes, up and downslope winds, the Hadley circulation, climatic change.
Assessment
Examinations (1.5 hours): 85% * Assignments: 15%