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PHYS 1002 - Introductory Meteorology (4 Cr.) Goal 10 - People/Environment, Goal 3b - Physical Science, Online may be available

Course description

An introductory course on the atmospheric environment. Meteorological concepts are presented in a practical manner to stimulate curiosity and answer questions about weather and climate. Topics include earth's atmosphere, clouds, precipitation, winds, fronts, forecasting, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, changing climate, air pollution, and optics.

Minimum credits

4

Maximum credits

4

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

OPT - Student Option

Laboratory

Lecture

This course fulfills the following Liberal Education requirement(s)

Goal Area 3b: Physical Science (with lab), Goal Area 10: People and the Environment

Typically offered term(s)

Periodic Fall & Spring