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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