GEO 115 - Intro to the Atmosphere

Course Units: 1

Weather and climate influence nearly every aspect of our lives, from tasks such as what clothes to wear to the spectacular sights of extreme events such as hurricanes and thunderstorms. However, human activities are increasingly altering the state of the atmosphere through the emission of greenhouse gasses and aerosols. In this course, we
will cover the foundational concepts of atmospheric science that are necessary to develop an intuitive understanding of weather and climate. We will then apply the basic principles
to explore the origins of extreme weather and global climate change. Corequisite(s): GEO 115L CC: GNPS ISP: ENS, STS,