Meteorology

Catalog description

This course is the study of Earth's atmosphere and weather. Topics include atmospheric composition and structure, solar radiation and seasons, atmospheric pressure and wind, clouds, precipitation, storms, forecasting, and the impacts of climate change on weather. Weekly lab meetings will engage students in hands-on meteorological exercises. Components: Laboratory, Class GE: NSWL Nat Sci + Lab Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ENVSS 1040 or Instructor Consent Typically Offered: Spring