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MET 340 Introduction to Meteorology
3 cr
Analysis of weather phenomena
and patterns on a global and local scale. Major topics include the
heat balance, stability, precipitation processes, cyclonic activity,
severe weather and forecasting techniques. Particular attention is
devoted to the jet stream and its effect on surface weather. (Identical
to GEO 340.) Prerequisite: GEO 101. Fee.
MET 341 Climatology 3 cr
Analysis of global climate
as aggregate weather. Component elements, factors controlling distribution,
resulting area patterns, and climatic classification are studies.
(Identical to GEO 341.) Prerequisite: GEO 340 or 353. Fee.
MET 353 General Meteorology 3 cr
An overall view of the
field of meteorology for science majors. The course uses a quantitative
approach to study the composition of the atmosphere, atmospheric processes,
global circulation, and storm development. Prerequisite: MA 125. Fee.
MET 354 Dynamic Meteorology I 3 cr
A quantitative study
of solar and terrestrial radiation and the processes that result from
the unequal heating of the earth’s surface and the atmosphere.
A special emphasis is placed on adiabatic processes, thermodynamic
diagrams, and atmospheric stability. Prerequisite: MA 126 or permission
of department chair.
MET 355 Dynamic Meteorology II 3 cr
The circulation of the
atmosphere and the structure of storms is quantitatively analyzed
using equations of atmospheric flow. The jet stream, atmospheric waves,
mid-latitude cyclones, and the concept of vorticity are given considerable
attention. Prerequisite: GEO 354.
MET 356 Physical Meteorology 3 cr
A detailed investigation
of atmospheric aerosols, the disposition of radiant energy, the earth’s
radiation budget, precipitation processes, atmospheric optics and
electricity. Prerequisite: GEO 355.
MET 357 Meteorological Instrumentation
2 cr
Design, calibration,
use, and maintenance of existing and newly developed meteorological
instruments and instrumentation systems as well as remote sensing
applications. Prerequisite: GEO 353.
MET 454 Synoptic Meteorology I 6 cr
Principles of dynamic
meteorology are applied to current surface and upper air analyses
of frontal cyclones. An emphasis is placed on forecasting techniques,
daily weather discussions, and computer model forecasts. Prerequisites:
GEO 356. Fee.
MET 455 Synoptic Meteorology II 6
cr
Through the use of surface
and upper air analysis, satellite and radar imagery, and the principles
of atmospheric dynamics, convective weather systems are studied and
forecasted. Special attention will be placed on predicting and monitoring
severe weather events, using computer model forecasts, and daily weather
discussions. Prerequisites: GEO 454. Fee.
MET 456 Applied Climatology (W) 3
cr
Training in the application
of climatology to solve real world problems. In addition to an examination
of present day climate patterns, their causes, and mechanisms, the
course focuses on the El Nino, recent and past climates, the natural
and human impact on the earth’s energy balance, Greenhouse warming
and the chaos theory. Prerequisites: GEO 341 and GEO 353.
MET 490 Special Topics 2-4 cr
Meteorology topics not
covered in current meteorology courses.
MET 492 Seminar 2-4 cr
Departmental seminar
investigating a special field of meteorology. (Topic announced prior
to registration.) May be repeated once when content varies.
MET 494 Directed Studies 1-4 cr
Independent research
in field, laboratory, or library under the direction of a member of
the meteorology faculty.
MET 496 Internship in Meteorology
1-2 cr
On-the-job learning through
occupational or professional work with an approved firm or agency.
Open only to meteorology majors. Prerequisite: Permission of department
chair.
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