The Atmosphere (ECS-0061)

Fall 2025 · ECS 0061 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Introduction to Earth's atmosphere, and how its physical properties are shaped by flows of electromagnetic radiation, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, the hydrological cycle, and chemical processes. Topics include atmospheric circulation, weather systems, and cloud formation, with special focus on the atmosphere's response to climate change. Prerequisites: PHY 1 and MATH 32 or instructor permission. Recommendations: ECS 3.

Course codes: ECS-0061, ECS 0061, ECS0061, ECS-61, ECS 61, ECS61, ECS-0261, ECS 0261, ECS0261, ECS-261, ECS 261, ECS261

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