METR 205 - Advanced Atmospheric and Climate Dynamics

3 unit(s)
Dynamics of larger-scale atmospheric flows over short and climate timescales. Quasi-geostrophic theory and applications; atmospheric waves; baroclinic instability; energetics of atmospheric and climate systems; dynamics of the general circulation; dynamics of the climate system; dynamics of climate change.

Prerequisite(s): METR 121B or equivalent
Grading: Letter Graded

Sustainability Related - SDG 13: Climate Action

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