Instrument to measure isotopomer ratios of tropospheric nitrous oxide, showing Arerodyne's mid-IR spectroscopy, and preconcentration module developed at MIT. (Image courtesy of Prof. Shuhei Ono.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Ronald G Prinn
Prof. Shuhei Ono
Dr. Karin Ardon Dryer
MIT Course Number
12.335 / 12.835
As Taught In
Fall 2014
Level
Undergraduate / Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the atmospheric chemistry involved in climate change, air pollution and biogeochemical cycles using a combination of hands-on laboratory, field studies, and simple computer models. Lectures will be accompanied by field trips to collect air samples for the analysis of gases, aerosols and clouds by the students.