SC103 (EX19) OS - Meteorology

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This course has an assignment that is due by 11:55 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday night of the first week of class. Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation.

Course Special Requirements

There will be a presentation at the end in which you will need a microphone or a camera.

 

Textbooks

Ahrens, C. Donald. Meteorology Today: An Introduction to Weather, Climate, and the Environment. 12th. Cengage, 2019. IBSN: 978-1-337-61666-9

 

Course Description

A basic survey course of the atmosphere and atmospheric phenomena.  Most topics in this science course are presented descriptively.  However, some familiarity with algebra and computers is assumed.  Emphasis is placed on understanding and application of meteorological concepts to everyday life.

 

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, each participant should be able to:
  • Understand how heat and energy is transferred in the atmosphere.
  • Understand how different atmospheric variables are measured.
  • Understand basic concepts about meteorological forecasting.
  • Understand how various atmospheric phenomena develop.