Atmospheric Thermodynamics
General
Prefix
AHS
Course Number
365
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Equation of state for the atmosphere, first and second laws of thermodynamics, Clausius-Clapeyron equation, thermodynamics of dry and moist air, hydrostatics, thermodynamic diagrams, stability.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Discuss the relationship of atmospheric state variables to each other.
Outcome
Apply energy conservation principles to atmospheric adiabatic processes.
Outcome
Use the Clausius-Clapeyron equation to explain heterogeneous phase transitions in the atmosphere.
Outcome
Diagnose atmospheric stability using thermodynamic diagrams.
Dependencies
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AHS365
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AHS365
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