December 8, 2007
Dear Prospective Student,
Thanks for considering ES/AOS 535, Atmospheric Dispersion and Air Pollution!
The course offers a quantitative introduction to air quality – ideal for graduate students and advanced undergraduates interested in the physical and chemical processes affecting air pollution and atmospheric chemistry.
There are a number of new course features for the 2008 Term!
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Lots of example problems – and plenty of in-class opportunities to discuss |
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All exam questions will be directly modeled off of examples – no surprises |
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3 homework sets; 3 exams – a manageable workload for a busy student |
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New opportunity to work with measurement equipment |
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Jobs posted on class website – perfect for graduating students interested in positions in environmental consulting or air quality management |
…. Plus continuing the most valuable parts of previous classes….
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Comprehensive overview of atmospheric processes affecting air pollution from local to global scales |
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Emphasis on modeling theory and tools |
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Step-by-step, introductory Fortran programming experience |
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Similar, working programs & homework will be provided as examples |
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Textbook available free on-line or hardcopy in UW Bookstore (D. Jacob “Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry” Princeton University Press) http://www-as.harvard.edu/people/faculty/djj/book/ |
Necessary Background
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2 semesters calculus (required) |
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1 year of physics or engineering (required) |
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1 year of chemistry (required) |
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Differential Equations (strongly recommended) |
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Programming experience (strongly recommended) |
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Geophysical or Engineering Fluid Mechanics/Dynamics (recommended) |
I hope to see you in January 2008!