SIO 217D: Atmospheric and Climate Sciences IV:
Atmospheric Chemistry
Winter 2014
Instructor: Lynn Russell 
Lecture: Tu/Th 2:00-3:20pm (Spiess 330) (4 Credits)
Office Hours: TBA
Summary:Current climate change uncertainties highlight the
role of multiphase
reactions in catalyzing new processes in the atmosphere, requiring a
new dimension in our measurements and modelling of atmospheric
chemistry. This course provides an introduction to the constituents and
time scales of chemistry in the troposphere and stratosphere, with a
focus on the role of aerosols. The underlying principles of
reaction mechanisms, thermodynamic equilibria, and gas-particle
interactions will be used to provide the fundamental tools needed to
understand atmospheric chemistry.
Lecture Notes:
- Particle Size and Deposition
- Settling Velocity
- Mass Transfer
- Aerosol Dynamics
- Aerosol Model Demo
- Kohler Theory
- Classic Cloud Observations
- Recent Cloud Observations
- Aqueous Chemistry
- Draft Final Exam Questions
Projects:
- Kevin's Abstract and Slides
- Ryan's Abstract and Slides
- Jun's Abstract and Slides
- Kylee's Abstract and Slides
- Nicole's Abstract and Slides
- Weijie's Abstract and Slides
Journal Papers:
- Clark and Whitby 1967
- Hoppel et al 1990
- Leaitch et al 1992
Course Textbook and Reserves:
Course Textbook (Available at SIO/Aquarium Bookstore):
- Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, Seinfeld and Pandis (2006)
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