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Fall 2023
Sep 19, 2024 |
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| EASC 208 - Principles of Meteorology |
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An expansive and quantitative examination of the basic principles and dynamics of Earth's atmosphere and the phenomenon of weather. Initial topics include the origin and evolution of Earth's atmosphere, contemporary composition and structure of the atmosphere, formation of clouds and precipitation, types of precipitation, global wind patterns, air masses, and frontal systems. Students then examine in detail the formation and causes of the news-making metrological events that shape our daily lives – snowstorms, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes – and how meteorologists forecast these events. Think you can make a better forecast than what you see in the media? Students learn and practice the methods and techniques of weather forecasting and produce their own weather forecasts. Finally, students learn the relationship between global climate change and the probability of extreme weather events. This is an advanced introductory course designed for students majoring or minoring in Earth System Science. Note: Students may not receive credit for EASC 108 Understanding the Weather: Introduction to Meteorology after receiving credit for EASC 208 Principles of Meteorology.
Prerequisite: MATH 123 Introduction to Functions or a satisfactory score on the mathematics placement examination.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Non-Matriculated, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent/Directed Study, Lecture Environ, Society,& Sustainblty Department Course Attributes: Undergraduate Level Course Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Non-Matriculated May not be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: DGCE Student Prerequisites: PREREQ for EASC 208 General Requirements: ( PTMA 3 to 9 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( PTQR 4 to 5 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( PTAA 4 to 6 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: MATH 123 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: MATH 123R May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) |
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