EARTHSS 55
Earth's Atmosphere
Composition, physics, and circulation of Earth's atmosphere with an emphasis on explaining the role of atmospheric processes in shaping the climate system. Topics include atmospheric composition, the global energy balance, radiative transfer and climate, atmospheric circulation, and climate sensitivity.
Topics
- atmospheric composition
- the global energy balance
- radiative transfer and climate
- atmospheric circulation
- and climate sensitivity
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Composition, physics, and circulation of Earth's atmosphere with an emphasis on explaining the role of atmospheric processes in shaping the climate system. Topics include atmospheric composition, the global energy balance, radiative transfer and climate, atmospheric circulation, and climate sensitivity.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027