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INTRODUCTION TO ATMOSPHERIC AND OCEANIC PHYSICS

ATMOCN 630
Course Description

Covers thermodynamics theory of multiphase systems, thermodynamic analysis of atmosphere, microphysical processes in the atmosphere, atmospheric and oceanic chemical processes, conduction of heat and moisture into the atmosphere from ocean and land surface.

Prerequisties

(PHYSICS 202 , PHYSICS 208 , or PHYSICS 248 ) and MATH 234 , or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average
3.52

-0.42% from Historical

Completion Rate
95.45%

-3.83% from Historical

A Rate
59.09%

16.87% from Historical

Class Size
22

56.55% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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