MTR 3430 - Atmospheric Thermodynamics

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): MTH 2410, PHY 2311, PHY 2321 and MTR 2020 or MTR 2400

Description: This course covers classical thermodynamics and its application to atmospheric processes. Main topics include the equation of state, first and second laws of thermodynamics, adiabatic processes of dry and moist air, stability, thermodynamic diagrams, thermodynamic variables, and convection.