1014 Introduction to Weather and Climate. For non-science majors. A descriptive study of both short-term and long-term atmospheric phenomena, evenly divided between: (1) the structure and processes in the atmosphere that affect our every-day weather; and (2) climate and causes of climate change. This course does not count for major credit in the School of Meteorology. Laboratory (F, Sp) [II-LAB]
1034 Native Science and Earth Systems of North America (Crosslisted with Geology 1034). Examines Earth systems of North America using both indigenous and Western perspectives, and an Earth science approach. This team-taught course will utilize a combination of geology, geography, meteorology, and Native American sciences, as expressed through the use of art. (Sp) [II-NL]
1111 Orientation to Professional Meteorology. Prerequisite: Mathematics 1503 or higher. Required of all Meteorology majors during their first year of residence. Introduction to the School of Meteorology and its curriculum, faculty and staff. Presentations from different professional meteorologists introduce career options, challenges and opportunities in meteorology. (F)
2011 Introduction to Meteorology I Laboratory. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Mathematics 1823; corequisite: 2013,Computer Science 1313 or 1323, Mathematics 2423, and Physics 2514 or 1205. Reinforces the theoretical concepts provided in the counterpart lecture course Meteorology 2013, which introduces students to important phenomena and physical processes that occur in the earth’s atmosphere. Through a series of laboratory exercises, students will learn the basic concepts and tools that are used to study atmospheric problems. Special emphasis will be placed on developing information technology and computational skills. The laboratory exercises target the topics covered in the lecture component. (F, Sp) [II-LAB]
2013 Introduction to Meteorology I. Prerequisite: Mathematics 1823 (C or better); corequisite: 2011, Computer Science 1313 or 1323, Mathematics 2423, Physics 2514 or 1205. Introduces students to important phenomena and physical processes that occur in earth's atmosphere, as well as to the basic concepts and instruments used to study atmospheric problems. Focuses on atmospheric radiation, thermodynamics, moisture, stability, clouds, and precipitation. (F, Sp) [II-LAB]
2021 Introduction to Meteorology II Laboratory. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 2011 or 2014, 2013, Computer Science 1313 or 1323, Mathematics 2423, and Physics 2514 or 1205. Corequisite: 2023, Mathematics 2433, and Physics 2524 or 1215. Reinforces the theoretical concepts provided in the counterpart lecture course Meteorology 2023, which introduces students to important phenomena and physical processes that occur in the earth’s atmosphere. Through a series of laboratory exercises, students will learn the basic concepts and tools that are used to study atmospheric problems. Special emphasis will be placed on developing information technology and computational skills. The laboratory exercises target the topics covered in the lecture component. (Sp, Su)
2023 Introduction to Meteorology II. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 2013, 2011 or 2014, Computer Science 1313 or 1323, Mathematics 2423, Physics 2514 or 1205; corequisite: 2021, Mathematics 2433, and Physics 2524 or 1215. Introduces students to important phenomena and physical processes that occur in earth's atmosphere. Students will learn the basic concepts and instruments used to study atmospoheric problems. Part II of the introduction to meteorology sequence focuses on atmospheric dynamics, wind systems of different origin and scale, and thunderstorms. It also addresses boundary layer meteorology, air pollution, forecasting and climate change. (Sp, Su)
2103 Physical Mechanics for Meteorology. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in Physics 2514 and Mathematics 2443. Differential equations, vectors and vector calculus, Newtonian particle mechanics, projectiles, simple harmonic motion and atmospheric stability, central force motion and atmospheric vortices, moving coordinate systems and dynamics on a rotating planet, systems of particles and plane motion of rigid bodies as a prelude to fluid mechanics. (F)
2423 Aviation Meteorology. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 1014 or 2014. Understand tropospheric meteorology from the vantage points of: the pilot on the ground and in the air transmitting varied weather systems in a short time; the meteorologist forecasting for the aviation community; the airport operations manager working with dispatchers, meteorologists, and airport staff; and the business person making aviation profitable. This course does not count for major credit in the School of Meteorology. (Sp)
2603 Severe and Unusual Weather. Provide non-majors and majors a detailed descriptive account of the physical processes important in the formation of various severe and unusual weather phenomena including: thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail storms, lightning, hurricanes, midlatitude snowstorms, lake effect snows, atmospheric optical effects, and global climate change. This course does not count for major credit in the School of Meteorology. (Irreg.) [II-NL]
2903 Global Climate Change and Societal Impacts. Prerequisite: Mathematics 1523. Why is global warming controversial? Observed climate change and future changes. Natural and human causes of climate change. Greenhouse gases and the carbon cycle. Societal impacts of global warming and adapting to these impacts. Vulnerability of different communities. Approaches to reducing global warming. Ethical and philosophical dilemmas. This course does not count for major credit in the School of Meteorology. (Sp)
†G3113 Atmospheric Dynamics I: Intro to Atmospheric Kinematics/Dynamics. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 2023 and 2021, Mathematics 2443, and Physics 1215 or 2524. Characterization of the atmosphere mathematically, the study of forces acting upon it, and approximations used. Topics include Newton's laws of motion; energy, equilibrium and stability; coordinate systems and forces; the equations of motion and simple force balances; and mass and energy conservation. (F)
†G3123 Atmospheric Dynamics II: Theory of Atmospheric Flows. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 3113, 3213, and MATH 3113 or 3413. Continuation of the study of atmospheric dynamics and kinematics begun in Dynamics I. Topics include: natural coordinates, geostrophic wind, inertial flow, cyclostrophic flow, gradient wind, thermal wind, kinematics and dynamics of circulation and vorticity, viscosity, and stress; turbulence, structure, and dynamics of the atmospheric boundary line. (Sp)
3213 Physical Meteorology I: Thermodynamics. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in 2023 and 2021, Mathematics 2443, and Physics 1215 or 2524. This course introduces the physical processes associated with atmospheric composition, basic radiation and energy concepts, the equation of state, the zeroth, first and second law of thermodynamics for dry and moist atmospheres, thermodynamic diagrams, statics, and atmospheric stability. (F)
†G3223 Physical Meteorology II: Cloud Physics, Atmospheric Electricity and Optics. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 3113, 3213, Mathematics 3113 or 3413. Cloud and precipitation processes including the role of aerosols in cloud droplet and ice nucleation, growth of cloud particles into rain, snow, and hail by diffusion, coalescence, and cloud aggregation; the Clausius-Clapeyron equation; application of cloud physics in cloud electrification and optical phenomena in the atmosphere; concepts of weather radar. (Sp)
†G3613 Meteorological Measurement Systems. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 2023 and 2021, Mathematics 2443, and Physics 1215 or 2524. Introduces the physical principles of meteorological instruments, discusses static and dynamic sensor performance, and explores the concepts of meteorological instruments, and to identify sensor limitations and major error sources. Furthermore, basic procedures of data analysis will be discussed. Laboratory (F)
3890 Meteorology Internship. Prerequisite: junior standing. This course provides a mechanism for students to receive credit for their internship experiences with the national weather service, TV stations, the private sector or any other kind of agency or institution which provides internship opportunities for Meteorology majors. (F, Sp, Su)
3960 Honors Reading. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Consists of topics designated by the instructor in keeping with the student's major program. Covers materials not usually presented in the regular courses.
3970 Honors Seminar. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Projects covered vary. Deals with concepts not usually presented in regular coursework.
3980 Honors Research. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Provides an opportunity for the gifted honors candidate to work at a special project in the student's field.
G4133 Atmospheric Dynamics II: Mid-Latitude Synoptic-Scale Dynamics. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 3123 and 3223. Concepts from kinematics, dynamics and thermodynamics used to characterize synoptic-scale atmosphere, emphasis on quasi-geo strophic and baroclinic instability theory as basis for understanding extra-tropical weather systems including cyclones, fronts and jets. Linear theory is used to describe a variety of atmospheric waves and their role in synoptic-scale meteorology. (F)
G4233 Physical Meteorology III: Radiation and Climate. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 3123 and 3223. Fundamental principles of radiation; absorption and emission of radiation; solar and terrestrial radiation; radiative transfer and heating rates; surface and global energy balances; atmospheric general circulation; natural climate variations; greenhouse climate change; stratospheric ozone depletion. (F)
G4303 Statistical Meteorology. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Mathematics 2423, Computer Science 1313 or Computer Science 1323. Offers specialized topics in statistical meteorology such as the role of probability and statistics in decision making, interplay between experimental design and the physics of an underlying problem, sampling techniques, graphical presentation of data and model building. Emphasis will be placed on computational aspects for meteorological data. (F)
4330 Information Technology Skills for Meteorology (slashlisted with 5330). Prerequisite: grade of C or better in CS 1313 or permission of instructor. The use of computers and networks to process the information of meteorology. Workstation skills, computer operating systems, programming languages, the internet, computer graphics, analysis and display of meteorological data. No student may credit for both 4330 and 5330. (Irreg.)
G4424 Synoptic Meteorology Laboratory. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 3123 and 3223. This course is a lecture/laboratory course designed to provide students a physical understanding of atmospheric principles. Students are challenged to explain theoretical concepts and to demonstrate a mastery in understanding various physical processes including the theory and practice of weather analysis and forecasting, surface and upper air analysis, fronts and wave cyclones, satellite meteorology, sounding analysis, thermodynamic diagram, cross sections, forecasting, NMC models, MOS, radar meteorology, and severe weather. Communications skills are emphasized. (F)
G4433 Mesoscale Meteorology. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 4133, 4424. Structure and dynamics of convective and mesoscale phenomena including: mesoscale convective systems, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, low-level jets, mountain waves and hurricanes. Discussion of the general behavior, characteristics, and dynamics of the formation and development of these phenomena, and the types of weather and hazards they produce. (Sp)
†G4453 Hazardous Weather Detection and Prediction. Prerequisite: Mathematics 1823, 2423, 243, 2443 and 3113 or 3413, and Physics 1205 or 2514, 1215 or 2524, or permission of instructor. Designed to acquaint non-meteorology majors – especially electrical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, computer science, math and hydrology graduate and senior undergraduate students - with the dynamics of hazardous weather (emphasis on deep convective storms) as well as its detection and numerical prediction. Although no knowledge of meteorology is required, all prerequisites must be satisfied. (Irreg.)
4491 Weather Briefing (slashlisted with 5491). Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 3113, 3213. Students prepare and present daily weather briefing. The briefing should demonstrate ability to synthesize current weather information on all scales, prepare a forecast and communicate this clearly and succinctly to an audience. Can be repeated for credit up to four hours. No student may earn credit for both 4491 and 5491. (F, Sp)
4533 Earth’s Past Climate (Slashlisted with 5533, Crosslisted with Geology 4533). Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing and permission of instructor. Explores earth's climate system, controls on climate change, and evolution of climate history through geologic time as deciphered from climate proxies. No student may earn credit for both 4533 and 5533. (F)
4553 Climate and Renewable Energy (Slashlisted with 5553). Prerequisite: Mathematics 1503. Examines the science and technical aspects of solar, wind, hydro, and biomass power systems. Targets students interested in environmental science. Emphasis is on the key role of climate in determining where each of these systems is most likely to provide feasible alternatives to energy generated by fossil fuels. No student may earn credit for both 4553 and 5553. (Sp)
4603 Micrometeorological Measurements (Slashlisted with 5603). Prerequisites: grade of C or better in 3613, 3213, 3113, and Math 3113 or 3413. Introduction into micrometeorological research topics with strong emphasis on instrumentation. Provides hands-on experience in micrometeorological instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis. The structure of the atmospheric boundary layer and the influence of vegetation and buildings on small-scale meteorological conditions are studied. Theoretical concepts are verified against observations from a micrometeorological tower. No student may earn credit for both 4603 and 5603. (Irreg.)
G4613 Satellite Meteorology. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 3123, 3223. Survey of satellite meteorology and climatology. History of meteorological satellites, radiation, orbital mechanics, satellite systems and data processing, basic image interpretation, cloud-drift winds, precipitation, temperature soundings, tropical cyclone, mesoscale, and synoptic-scale analysis and forecasting, cloud, water vapor and precipitation climatology, radiation budget. Laboratory (Irreg.)
G4624 Radar Meteorology. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 3223, 3613, Mathematics 3413 or 3113. Develops quantitative relationships between physical characteristics of targets illuminated by a pulse of electromagnetic energy and the quantities measured by weather radar. Capabilities and limitations of radar designs are studied relative to meteorological applications. Doppler principles, including interpretation of data, are provided. Polarimetric and phased array radar are introduced. Experience is gained in hands-on exercises with weather radars and comptuer based labs. (Sp)
G4633 Hydrometeorology. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 3123, 3223 or permission of instructor. Interdisciplinary emphasis on mesoscale precipitation processes, applications of new hydrometeorological observing systems, and on the interactions between meteorology and hydrology during flood events. (Irreg.)
4643 Physics of Planetary Atmospheres (slashlisted with 5643). Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 3113, 3213, Physics 2524, Mathematics 3113 or permission of instructor. This course will provide an integrated overview of planetary sciences, emphasizing planetary formation and evolution, the atmospheres of the planets, and atmosphere/surface interactions. The interrelationships among different systems will be emphasized. The goal is to provide insight on how we decipher details of distant planets, and the differences ad similarities among the planets of our solar system. No student may earn credit for both 4643 and 5643. (Irreg.)
4653 Air Pollution Meteorology and Modeling (Slashlisted with 5653). Prerequisite: grade of C or better in 3113, 3213. Presents an overview of atmospheric dispersion problems and relevant weather systems with an emphasis on processes in the atmospheric boundary layer. Basic concepts and theories of turbulent transport and mixing are introduced and different dispersion theories and modeling approaches are discussed. No student may earn credit for both 4653 and 5653. (Irreg.)
4663 Radar Engineering (Slashlisted with 5663, Crosslisted with Electrical and Computer Engineering 4663). Prerequisite: grade of C or better in Electrical and Computer Engineering 3613, or permission. Introduction to radar system designs and applications with emphasis on weather radar. Radar system architecture and their functionalities and limitations of subsystems are discussed. Theories of radar detection and estimation in a noisy and cluttered environment; existing technologies and advanced techniques to improve radar performance. No student may earn credit in both 4663 and 5663. (F)
G4803 Selected Topics in Meteorology. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit 12 hours. Topics may include aspects of atmospheric dynamics and severe-storm forecasting, experimental design, economic meteorology, weather modification, climate, radiation, aviation weather, etc. (Irreg.)
4911 Senior Seminar (Capstone). Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 3123, 3223. With 4922, satisfies Capstone course requirement. The instructor will guide senior meteorology majors through planning of a research project. Interdisciplinary topics are encouraged and library work will be required. Students will be paired with regular or adjunct faculty mentors. Senior doctoral students may serve as mentors with permisison from the instructor. The result of 4911 will be a mini-proposal which will serve a a guide for the senior research project. In addition, the instructor may present professional skills useful during job search, early employment, and graduate school application and attendance. Note that METR 4922 should be taken following this course. (F, Sp) [V]
4913 Senior Seminar. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in 3113 and 3223. Satisfies the capstone course requirement. The instructor will guide senior meteorology majors on a research project. Interdisciplinary topics will be encouraged and library work is required. Students will complete written and oral presentations of a senior thesis. (F, Sp) [V]
4922 Senior Seminar II (Capstone). Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 3123, 3223, 4911. with 4911, satisfies the Capstone course requirement. The instructor will guide students as they follow the research plan established in the mini-proposa completed in METR 4911. Library work will continue to be required with development of research methodology and analysis of results. Students will continue to work with faculty (senior doctoral student) mentors. The culmination of the two-course Capstone sequence will be a written and oral presentation of the senior thesis. The skills learned in Capstone I and II will be useful whether the stuent is employed in academia, government, or the private sector. (F, Sp) [V]
4990 Special Problems in Meteorology. 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of subject matter. (F, Sp, Su)
G5103 Boundary Layer Meteorology. Prerequisite: 3113, Mathematics 3113. Transfer processes near the earth’s surface, turbulence, the planetary boundary layer, air mass modification, fog formation, pollutant transport.
G5113 Advanced Atmospheric Dynamics I. Prerequisite: Mathematics 4163 or permission of instructor. Basic fluid dynamics, equations of motion, vorticity dynamics, scale analysis, shallow water equations, linear wave dynamics, gravity waves, Rossby waves, quasi-geostrophic motions. (F)
G5123 Advanced Atmospheric Dynamics II. Prerequisite: 5113 or permission of instructor. Shallow water theory in a rotating reference frame, waves and instabilities, thermal convection and chaos, internal waves, anelastic approximation, baroclinic instability, symmetric instability and frontogenesis, general circulation of the atmosphere.
G5223 Atmospheric Radiation. Prerequisite: 3213, Mathematics 3113, or permission of instructor. Theory of radiative transfer, spectra of gaseous molecules, use of band models for radiative calculations, interaction of solar radiation with atmospheres, infrared radiative transfer in atmospheres, radiative cooling and heating, scattering, climate and radiation, remote sensing. (Sp)
G5233 Cloud and Precipitation Physics. Prerequisite: 3223, Mathematics 3113. Development of thermodynamical relationships and generalized Clausius-Clapeyron equation, phase diagrams, atmospheric aerosols, review of hydrodynamics of flow past particles, collision and coalescence efficiency, theory of nucleation, precipitation growth, observations with radar, electrical state of the atmosphere. (F)
G5243 Atmospheric Electrodynamics. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Global electrical circuit, fair-weather electricity, storm electrification, charging mechanisms, electrical discharges, lightning, thunder, instrumentation and observing systems, meteorological applications.
G5303 Objective Analysis. Prerequisite: 4133, Mathematics 3113, Engineering 3723, or equivalent. Introduction to techniques used in objective analysis of meteorological data; polynomial fitting; method of successive corrections; weighting functions; statistical methods; optimum interpolation; filter design; four-dimensional data assimilation. (F)
G5323 Time Series Analysis I. Prerequisite: Mathematics 4733 or 4753, computer programming. Data collected from geophysical phenomena are considered as stochastic processes. The resulting time series are decomposed into autovariance spectra using Fourier, autocovariance and autoregressive methods. The spectra are interpreted from the viewpoint of estimation theory. Applications and practical aspects of these methods are examined. (Irreg.)
G5330 Information Technology Skills for Meteorology (Slashlisted with 4330). Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Computer Science 1313 or permission of instructor. The use of computers and networks to process the information of meteorology. Workstation skills, computer operating systems, programming languages, the Internet, computer graphics, analysis and display of meteorological data. No student may earn credit for both 4330 and 5330. (Irreg.)
G5344 Computational Fluid Dynamics I. Prerequisite: 3113 or Engineering 3223; Engineering 3723; Mathematics 3123; permission of instructor. Application of fine difference, spectral, and semi-Lagrangian methods to multidimensional Newtonian fluid flow problems, including well-posedness, consistency, stability, convergence, accuracy, boundary conditions, conservation, grid systems, and filtering. In addition, code development practices and the use of high-performance vector and parallel supercomputers will be addressed.
G5353 Parameterization Schemes for Numerical Weather Prediction. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. This course provides a thorough overview of the sub-grid scale physical process parameterization schemes used in numerical models and how these schemes influence numerical forecasts of the weather. Various well-known parameterization schemes for mesoscale and cloud-scale models are reviewed and studied. (Irreg.)
G5363 Regression Analysis. Prerequisite: 4303 or Mathematics 4753, Computer Science 1313 or 1323, or permission of instructor. An in-depth overview of linear and non-linear regression techniques with applications to meteorological data analysis. Topics include linear regression, examination of residuals, confidence intervals, bias estimation, serial correlation issues, polynomial regression, transformation of the response variable, stepwise regression methods, multicollinearity problems, ridge regression, logistic regression and robust/resistant regression techniques. (Irreg.)
G5373 Resampling/Permutation Statistics. Prerequisite: 4303 or Mathematics 4753 and Computer Science 1313 or 1323, or permission of instructor. This course is designed to illustrate how to extract additional information from a data set. With the advent of high-speed, inexpensive computers, tools are now readily available to researchers for just this purpose. These tools will be introduced, described and put to use by the students during this course. Topics include an introduction to the s-plus statistical package, random samples and probability, standard errors and estimated standard errors, bootstrap estimate of standard error, the parametric bootstrap, bootstrap failure, resampling applied regression models, the jackknife, confidence intervals, permutation tests, hypothesis testing, cross-validation, adaptive estimation and assessing errors. (Irreg.)
G5383 Multivariate Spatial Methods. Prerequisite: 4303 or Mathematics 4753, Computer Science 1313 or 1323, Mathematics 3333, or permission of instructor. Will examine multivariate statistical methods used in the geophysical sciences for spatial analysis of data. Details of statistical theory, methodological issues, applications and programming will be explored. After a review of scalar, vector and matrix algebra, matrix transformation, scaling procedures, and similarity will be studied. Exploratory analysis with empirical orthogonal functions, principal components, singular value decomposition and factor analysis to be examined in detail with emphasis on truncation rules, graphical, orthogonal, and oblique analytic rotation. Additional topics will include procrustes analysis, canonical correlation analysis, multifield singular value decomposition, and cluster analysis. (Irreg.)
G5413 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology. Prerequisite: 4133, 4424, 5113 or permission of instructor. Theory and application of quasi-geostrophic dynamics, Q-vectors and isentropic potential vorticity, diagnostic studies of mid-latitude synoptic-scale systems, mesoscale structure of precipitation, structure and dynamics of fronts and jets. (Sp)
G5491 Weather Briefing (Slashlisted with 4491). Prerequisite: graduate standing, permission of instructor. Can be repeated for credit; maximum credit four hours. Students prepare and present daily weather briefing. The briefing should demonstrate ability to synthesize current weather information on all scales, prepare a forecast and communicate this clearly and succinctly to an audience. No student may earn credit for both 4491 and 5491. (F, Sp)
G5503 Climate Dynamics. Prerequisite: 5113. Survey of past climates; climate variability; heat and water budgets of the atmosphere, oceans and land surfaces; the general circulation; climate modeling.
G5523 Advanced Mathematical Methods in Science and Engineering (Crosslisted with Chemical Engineering 5523). Prerequisite: Mathematics 2443 and Chemical Engineering 3113. Scale and vector field theory. Ordinary and partial differential equations. Matrix algebra. Complex analysis. (F)
G5533 Earth’s Past Climate (Slashlisted with 4533, Crosslisted with Geology 5533). Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing and permission of instructor. Explores earth's climate system, controls on climate change, and evolution of climate history through geologic time as deciphered from climate proxies. No student may earn credit for both 4533 and 5533. (F)
G5553 Climate and Renewable Energy (Slashlisted with 4553). Prerequisite: Mathematics 1503. Examines the science and technical aspects of solar, wind, hydro, and biomass power systems. Targets students interested in environmental science. Emphasis is on the key role of climate in determining where each of these systems is most likely to provide feasible alternatives to energy generated by fossil fuels. No student may earn credit for both 4553 and 5553. (Sp)
G5603 Meteorological Measurement Systems. Prerequisite: Mathematics 3113 or permission of instructor. Performance of measurement systems used to obtain meteorological observations. Includes systems for synoptic observations and special purpose systems for micro-meteorology, air pollution, etc. Effect of static, dynamic, sampling, round-off, and truncation error on data quality; comparison of analog and digital recording techniques. Laboratory (Irreg.)
G5643 Physics of Planetary Atmospheres (Slashlisted with 4643). Prerequisite: C or better in 3113 and 3213, Physics2524, Mathematics 3113, or permission of instructor. This course will provide an integrated overview of planetary sciences, emphasizing planetary formation and evolution, the atmospheres of the planets, and atmosphere/surface interactions. The interrelationships among different systems will be emphasized. The goal is to provide insight on how we decipher details of distant planets, and the differences and similarities among the planets of our solar system. No student may earn credit for both 4643 and 5643. (Irreg.)
G5653 Air Pollution Meteorology and Modeling (Slashlisted with 4653). Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 3113 and 3213. Presents an overview of atmospheric dispersion problems and relevant weather systems with an emphasis on processes in the atmospheric boundary layer. Basic concepts and theories of turbulent transport and mixing are introduced and different dispersion theories and modeling approaches are discussed. No student may earn credit for both 4653 and 5653. (Irreg.)
G5663 Radar Engineering (Slashlisted with 4663). Prerequisite: grade of C or better in Electrical and Computer Engineering 3613, or permission. Introduction to radar system designs and applications with emphasis on weather radar. Radar system architecture and their functionalities and limitations of subsystems are discussed. Theories of radar detection and estimation in a noisy and cluttered environment; existing technologies and advanced techniques to improve radar performance. No student may earn credit in both 4663 and 5663. (F)
G5673 Weather Radar Theory and Practice. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in Mathematics 3113 and Physics 2524 or permission. This course provides an introduction to electromagnetic waves and propagation through the atmosphere, radar design trade-offs, antennas, transmitters, and coherent receivers. Analysis of radar signals as noise-corrupted stochastic processes, with emphasis on digital signal processing for Doppler spectrum and moment estimation. Implementation of processing algorithms using actual Doppler radar data. (F)
G5683 Weather Radar Applications (Crosslisted with Electrical and Computer Engineering 5683.) Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Meteorology or Engineering, or permission of instructor. Interpretation of meteorological structures using weather radar. Introduces scatter from hydrometeors and refractive index variations. Presentation of quantitative precipitation estimation methods based on the radar reflectivity factor, attenuation, and dual-polarization observations. Also includes the fundamental concepts of clear-air echoes and the estimation of winds under non-precipitation conditions. (Sp)
G5803 Topics in Applied Meteorology. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit 12 hours. Application of meteorological concepts and information to current environmental and meteorological problems on any scale.
G5980 Research for Master's Thesis. Variable enrollment, two to nine hours; maximum credit applicable toward degree, four hours. (F, Sp, Su)
G5990 Independent Study. 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing, permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit eight hours for master's degree students. Individual research problems in meteorology, climatology, hydrometeorology, and other areas of the atmospheric and earth sciences.
G6103 Turbulence. Prerequisite: 5113, Mathematics 3113, 3123 or equivalents. Introduction to the evolution, structure and effects of turbulent flow. Learn to use a variety of theoretical and practical tools of discovery and analysis.
G6223 Convective Clouds and Storms. Prerequisite: 5113 or equivalent. Anelastic and Boussinesq equations; Benard convection; plume models; parameterization of cloud microphysics; three-dimensional models; Doppler radar analysis; observations of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. (Irreg.)
G6344 Computational Fluid Dynamics II. Prerequisite: 5113, 5344, permission of instructor. Treatment of advanced numerical techniques and boundary conditions for solving the multi-dimensional unsteady Euler and Navier-Stokes equations. Topics include interpolation and finite volume, Godunov, Roe, positive definite, and flux-corrected/monotone differencing schemes. The formulation and application of adjoint codes for optimization and sensitivity analysis are also examined.
G6413 Topics in Advanced Mesoscale Meteorology. Prerequisite: 5113. Research topics in the areas of cyclogenesis, frontogenesis and mesoscale systems. Topics include “IPV thinking” and its application to cyclogenesis; trapped gravity currents and Kelvin waves; the dryline; rainbands in extratropical cyclones; air-sea instability; topographically induced eddies; generalization of the frontogenetical function.
G6613 Weather Radar Polarimetry (Crosslisted with Electrical and Computer Engineering 6613). Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of instructor. Provides fundamentals and principles of weather radar polarimetry through understanding wave scattering and propogation in geophysical media subject to turbulent mixing and filled with hydrometers and other objects. The relations between polarimetric radar observables and physical parameters will be established. The methods and algorithms for retrieving cloud and precipitation microphysics for weather quantification and forecast will be introduced. (F)
G6803 Advanced Selected Topics in Meteorology. Prerequisite: at least 12 hours of graduate work in meteorology or equivalent, permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit 12 hours. Topics are drawn from areas of atmospheric physics and dynamics of severe storm forecasting, experimental design, eco-meteorology, weather modification or engineering meteorology. (Irreg.)
G6902 Professional Perspectives in Meteorology. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. This is a course presented in discussion format to develop the professional preparation of Ph.D. students. Course topics include: professional ethics; career planning; publishing papers, writing successful proposals, succeeding in academia; professional societies and national laboratories; dealing with the press and politicians, leadership and other aspects of the profession. (Irreg.)
G6970 Seminar. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit four hours for master's degree, or 10 hours for doctor's degree. (F, Sp)
G6980 Research for Doctoral Dissertation. (F, Sp, Su)
G6990 Special Problems. 1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing, permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of subject matter; maximum credit 12 hours for doctoral students. Individual research problems in meteorology and related areas conducted under faculty supervision. (F, Sp, Su)
Updated: April 17, 2009