Intro to Atmospheric Chemistry

4.0 credits

The atmosphere helps to maintain habitable temperatures on our planet's surface and contains gases which are essential for life. Key topics covered in this course include atmospheric structure and composition, the role of emissions (including from human activity) and chemical reactions in determining atmospheric composition, and the role of the atmosphere in determining Earth's climate. The course will also emphasize relevant practical skills, such as working with geochemical box models, considerations for atmospheric measurements and leveraging AIs for calculations. There will be optional hands-on laboratory and field activities.