Meteorology (METR) 1014 Introduction to Weather and Climate. For non-science majors. A descriptive study of both short-term and long-term atmospheric phenomena, evenly divided between: (1) the structure and processes in the atmosphere that affect our every-day weather; and (2) climate and causes of climate change. This course does not count for major credit in the School of Meteorology. Laboratory (F, Sp) [II-LAB] 1111 Orientation to Professional Meteorology. Prerequisite: Mathematics 1503 or higher. Required of all Meteorology majors during their first year of residence. Introduction to the School of Meteorology and its curriculum, faculty and staff. Presentations from different professional meteorologists introduce career options, challenges and opportunities in meteorology. (F) 2011 Introduction to Meteorology I Laboratory. 2013 Introduction to Meteorology I. Prerequisite: Mathematics 1823 (C or better); corequisite: 2011, Computer Science 1313 or 1323, Mathematics 2423, Physics 2514 or 1205. Introduces students to important phenomena and physical processes that occur in earth's atmosphere, as well as to the basic concepts and instruments used to study atmospheric problems. Focuses on atmospheric radiation, thermodynamics, moisture, stability, clouds, and precipitation. (F, Sp) [II-LAB] | |
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