Meteorology ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

In this study, students will explore meteorological processes and phenomena as they build upon their basic knowledge of atmospheric science: physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of the atmosphere, air masses, cloud formation, weather patterns, severe weather, global climates, and geological/historical patterns of climate change. Students will study flows of energy and moisture which drive global, regional, and local weather patterns. They will explore ways weather is forecasted-the methods and technologies behind the analysis of atmospheric conditions and weather prediction. They will analyze patterns and dynamics of severe weather including: tornadoes, hurricanes, typhoons, flooding, drought, heat waves, and blizzards. Prerequisites: Earth Science, Introduction to Geology, or Environmental Science. Foundational knowledge about Earth’s system processes gained in a lower level earth science or atmospheric science course.