3-4 cr.

Conditions and the processes of the atmosphere that constitute weather; description and explanation of various atmospheric processes. Topics include: solar energy budget, heating of the atmosphere, temperature, air pressure, winds, atmospheric moisture, precipitation, air masses, fronts, mid-latitude cyclones, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, analysis of weather maps and forecasting.

Prerequisites: none.

Course Rules: NS if 4 cr. also LS.

General Education Requirements: NS

Last Taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2020.

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