MTR 3430 - Atmospheric Thermodynamics

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): MTH 1410, PHY 2010 or PHY 2311, MTR 2020

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.