The objective of this class is to apply the governing equations of the atmosphere to describe and understand synoptic- to planetary-scale phenomena, including vertical motion, jet streaks, and the frontal cyclone, through the introduction of vorticity, quasigeostrophic balance, and potential vorticity.

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 and Tuesday 10-11 AM, Wednesday 1:30-2:30 PM, and by appointment

T.A.: Emily Lucy, elucy@albany.edu, Tuesday and Thursday 1:30-2:30 PM, Collaboratorium