GEOG1140 — Weather and Climate
GEOG 1140 - Weather and Climate GEOG 1140 - Weather and Climate 4 Credits Examines the atmosphere and its behavior in relation to weather and climate. Examines atmosphere structure, stability, and motion; earth energy balance, precipitation processes, pressure systems, cloud development and type, ocean currents, general meteorological patterns in time and space. Observation and analysis of satellite imagery and digital meteorological and climatic information. Evaluation of natural factors of climate patterns as well as the reconstruction of past climates. Investigation of climate change from the past up to the present time and human activities that influence climate. Major Content Areas Science, systems, and weather analysis. Earth energy balance, sources and distribution. Atmosphere, character, and processes. Air pressure, winds, clouds, and precipitation. Ocean and atmosphere interrelation processes. Severe weather. Climate and weather patterns. Satellite and digital imagery. evaluation for climate and weather processes. Weather, climate, environment, and human interaction. 10 laboratory exercises of 1-4 hrs. each, averaging 2 hours. Lecture and Discussion topics: 60% Learning