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GEO110 Meteorology

Surveys the nature of weather conditions and the basic atmospheric processes which create the conditions. Radiation and heat balance, water phase changes, cloud formations, and wind systems are studied. Weather map interpretation and the analysis of violent weather are stressed, and a brief introduction to climatology is included. Fulfills open, liberal arts and science electives. (3 hours of lecture per week)

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Communications Proficiency

Electives

  • LA - Liberal Arts Elective
  • MTS - Mass Transfer Science
  • OPEN - Open Elective
  • SCI - Science Elective
  • STEM - STEM Elective