ATMO 2200 - Mountain Weather & Climate

Credits: 3

This course explores the influence of mountains on weather and climate, and how this shapes ecosystems and human environments. Students will analyze how mountains change wind and precipitation patterns and apply this to topics including snowpack and water supply, avalanches, fire weather, air pollution, and others.

Prerequisite: ATMO 1010 or ATMO 1020 or BIOL 1610 or ENVS 1400 or GEO 1110 or GEOG 1000 or Instructor Approval
Semester: Fall

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