AGRIC 640 Microclimatology 3(3,0) Study of energy balance in earth's atmosphere and soil: solar and thermal radiation, air and soil temperature, humidity, evaporation and the hydrologic cycle, wind fields. Weather variables to describe microclimates and the energy balance of plants, animals, and insects. Modification of microclimates. Rural and urban climates. Preq: PHYS 240 or equivalent or consent of instructor; second semester Junior standing.