Atmospheric Chemistry

3 credits · Graduate

A fundamental introduction to the physical and chemical processes determining the composition of the atmosphere and its implications for climate, ecosystems, and human welfare. Origin of the atmosphere.Nitrogen, oxygen, carbon, sulfur cycles. Climate and the greenhouse effect. Atmospheric transport and turbulence. Stratospheric ozone. Oxidizing power of the atmosphere. Regional air pollution: aerosols, smog, acid rain. CROSSLISTED: OCEA 5595.03, EXCLUSIONS: PHYC 4595.03, OCEA 4595.03 FORMATS: Lecture