Tropical Meteorology
Lecture
Main Campus
Course Description
Introduction to tropical meteorology and climate. Topics include radiative-convective equilibrium, Hadley and Walker circulations, equatorial waves, El Nino/Southern Oscillation, the Madden-Julian Oscillation, monsoons and tropical cyclones. Prerequisites: Math 51 or CME100; and (concurrent is acceptable) ESS 246A and ESS 246B, or consent of the instructor.
ESS 247
Units: 3–4
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Typically Offered
Not Available
Grading Basis
Letter or Credit/No Credit
Class Level
Graduate
Instructional Mode
In Person
Gen Ed Requirement(s)
None