GEO212 — Introduction to Meteorology
GEO 212 - Introduction to Meteorology GEO 212 - Introduction to Meteorology Description: Physical and chemical conditions that regulate global weather phenomena. Includes structure of the atmosphere, temperature, humidity, air pressure and winds, the development of weather systems, tornadoes and hurricanes, and the parameters that affect local and global climate. Laboratory includes image interpretation, field observation and prediction. General Education Competency: Scientific Literacy Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Course Content: Origin of the atmosphere, earth/sun relations and energy systems including the greenhouse effect Atmospheric pressure, air pollution and local and regional wind patterns Hydrologic cycle including humidity and stability of air masses and air-sea interactions Clouds, precipitation, frontal systems and severe weather Tropical and midlatitude systems including wave cyclones, tropical cyclones and tornadoes Atmospheric circulation patterns & oscillations including monsoonal winds, El Nino & global circulation models Global climate patterns, climate change and global warming Meteorological methods and tools for weather monitoring, analysis and forecasting including remote sensing, observations and weather mapping Learning