MET 150

GENERAL METEOROLOGY

4 CR. (3L/2 LBA)

PRQ: MAT 090, REA 090, ENG 090, CIS 110, or equivalent assessment test scores. Provides an introduction to general meteorology and atmospheric sciences. It includes the composition and structure of the atmosphere and characteristics that affect the atmosphere, such as temperature, pressure, and moisture. Additionally, the development of weather systems, such as storm systems, hurricanes, weather fronts and cloud development will also be examined. Finally, concepts of climatology will be stressed.