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The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Weather & Our Atmosphere

ASTRON 105

Basic weather parameters, light and energy in the atmosphere. Topics include: atmospheric gases and their behavior; instability of the atmosphere; winds and their origin: large scale, small scale. Moisture: evaporation, condensation, clouds. Kinds of precipitation. Storms: hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes. Atmospheric optics: rainbows, halos, mirages. Climate and climate change. (Gen.Ed. PS)
Course Details

Fall 2023

Open

Univ+ Class with Moodle
Sep 5, 2023 - Dec 8, 2023
Eileen Mcgowan
01
84039
4
PS
Base Cost: $2,100 ($525/credit)
Term Fee: $75
Start date: Sep 05, 2023
End date: Dec 08, 2023
Last day to add: Sep 11, 2023
Last day to drop: Sep 11, 2023
Last day to withdraw: Oct 31, 2023