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EAS 4820 Atmospheric Modeling

Spring. 3 credits Prerequisite: differential equations, introductory computer background, junior standing or above or permission of instructor. N. Mahowald.

Climate and numerical weather prediction models are important tools for policy and science. This course describes the basic principle of the numerics in these models, including dynamical cores and subgrid-parameterization. Included will be a discussion of evaluation of models and effective presentation of model results.