# PHY492H1/1498H Advanced Atmospheric Physics

## Official description

A preparatory course for research in experimental and theoretical atmospheric physics. Content will vary from year to year. This year we will seek an understanding of the terrestrial atmosphere’s structure, the role of moisture in the atmosphere, and an introduction to atmospheric dynamics, starting from physical first principles. The course involves analytic and computational exercises, some observational data analysis, and reviews of papers in the Atmospheric Physics literature.

Prerequisite
PHY250H1, MAT235Y1/MAT237Y1/MAT257Y1
Co-requisite
n.a.
Exclusion
PHY498H1
Recommended preparation
n.a.
Textbook
                            Selected readings from "Fundamentals of Atmospheric Physics", Murry L. Salby, International Geophysics Volume 61, Academic Press, 1996. and "Atmospheric Science, An Introductory Survey, Second Edition", John M. Wallace and Peter V. Hobbs, Academic Press, 2006.

Breadth requirement
BR=5
Distribution requirement
DR=SCI

### Additional information

More info about the course: PHY492H1F

course title
PHY492H1/1498H
session
fall
year of study
4th year
time and location
24L: LEC0101, LEC2001: T3, R12, all Lectures in Room: MP134 12T: TUT0101: T4, Room: MP134
instructor

#### Delivery Methods

In Person

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* Subject to adjustments imposed by public health requirements for physical distancing.

Online - Synchronous
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Asynchronous
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