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Atmospheric Science

Academic (University) preparation with worked examples, written practice and independent learning assessments.

Independent university-level study of Atmospheric Science. This original curriculum draws on public academic subject descriptions; it is not an official faculty syllabus, university credit, accreditation or an Ivy League qualification. Topics covered: Atmospheric composition; Vertical structure; Hydrostatic balance; Equation of state. Radiation budgets; Absorption; Emission; Greenhouse physics. Atmospheric thermodynamics; Moist processes; Stability; Convection. Coriolis force; Geostrophic balance; Thermal wind; Vorticity. Cloud microphysics; Aerosols; Precipitation; Cloud feedbacks. Fronts; Cyclones; Jet streams; Weather systems. General circulation; Monsoons; Ocean-atmosphere coupling; Climate variability. Observations; Weather prediction; Model evaluation; Atmospheric data analysis. Projects use safe simulations, public datasets or textual analysis; specialist subject review is required. Includes lessons, supplementary YouTube tutorials, practical exercises, quizzes and free/paid practice tests. Erudex is independent, not affiliated with the source institution or awarding body. Its 80% learning checks are not official grades or university credit. Content requires qualified subject review before use as a complete teaching programme.

32h Certificate available
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Curriculum

One complete track with its own final exam and certificate.

Independent university-level study of Atmospheric Science. This original curriculum draws on public academic subject descriptions; it is not an official faculty syllabus, university credit, accreditation or an Ivy League qualification. Topics covered: Atmospheric composition; Vertical structure; Hydrostatic balance; Equation of state. Radiation budgets; Absorption; Emission; Greenhouse physics. Atmospheric thermodynamics; Moist processes; Stability; Convection. Coriolis force; Geostrophic balance; Thermal wind; Vorticity. Cloud microphysics; Aerosols; Precipitation; Cloud feedbacks. Fronts; Cyclones; Jet streams; Weather systems. General circulation; Monsoons; Ocean-atmosphere coupling; Climate variability. Observations; Weather prediction; Model evaluation; Atmospheric data analysis. Projects use safe simulations, public datasets or textual analysis; specialist subject review is required.

Atmospheric composition; Vertical structure; Hydrostatic balance; Equation of state

  • Atmospheric Composition, Mean Molecular Weight, and Constituent Residence Times Lab60 min
  • Equation of State, Dalton's Law, and Virtual Temperature in Moist Air Lab60 min
  • Hydrostatic Balance, Geopotential Height, and the Hypsometric Equation Lab60 min
  • Vertical Thermal Structure, Stratospheric Inversions, and Atmospheric Regimes Lab60 min

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    Every lesson pairs an in-depth video with written notes, key takeaways, a hands-on lab, exercises and a quiz. Work at your own pace, then sit the final examination for your Erudex certificate.