MTO 252E - Climatology

Course Objectives

The course objectives are 1. An understanding of the components of the earth/atmosphere system: radiation and energy balance, the hydrological cycle, and the general circulation. 2. An understanding of climate on global, regional, and local scales.

Course Description

Controls of climate, climate system, solar and terrestial radiation, mositure in the atmosphere, distribution of precipitation and temperature, winds and pressure fields, general circulation , local climates and climate change.