The goal of this course is to describe the behavior, dynamics, and thermodynamics of the tropical atmosphere. A wide range of time and space scales will be examined, from the large-scale energy balance down to cumulus convection and tropical cyclones. Special attention and emphasis will be placed on the interactions between dynamics and convection.

Instructor: Prof. Kristen Corbosiero, ETEC 413, 442-5852, kcorbosiero@albany.edu

Class hours: Tuesday and Thursday 12-1:20 PM in ETEC 450

Office hours: Monday 2-3 PM, Tuesday 10-11 AM, Wednesday 1-2 PM, and by appointment

T.A.: Evan Belkin, ETEC 474, ebelkin@albany.edu, Monday 3-4 PM and Wednesday 11:30 AM-12:30 PM