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SIO 172. Physics of the Atmosphere (4 units)

Link to catalog page: https://catalog.ucsd.edu/courses/SIO.html#sio172

Description

This course provides an understanding of the physical principles governing the behavior of the Earth’s atmosphere, with emphasis on the thermal structure and composition of the atmosphere, air masses and fronts, and atmospheric thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and radiation. Prerequisites: MATH 20C and PHYS 2C, or consent of instructor.

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No courses have SIO 172 as a prerequisite.