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METEOROLOGY (MET) |
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| MET 340 |
Introduction
to Meteorology |
4 cr |
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| 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. |
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| Analysis
of global climate as aggregate weather. Component
elements, factors controlling distribution, resulting
area patterns, and climatic classification are
studied. (Identical to GEO 341.) Prerequisite:
GEO/MET 340 or MET 353. Fee. |
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| MET 353 |
General
Meteorology |
4 cr |
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| 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.
Corequisite: MA 125. Fee. |
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| MET 354 |
Dynamic
Meteorology I |
3 cr |
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| 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.
Kinematic properties of atmospheric flow are also
examined. Prerequisite: MA 126 or permission of
department chair. |
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| MET 355 |
Dynamic
Meteorology II |
3 cr |
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| 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: MET 354. |
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| MET 356 |
Physical
Meteorology |
3 cr |
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| A
detailed investigation of atmospheric aerosols,
the disposition of radiant energy, the earth's
radiation budget, precipitation processes, atmospheric
optics and electricity. Prerequisite: MET 354. |
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| MET 357 |
Meteorological
Instrumentation |
2 cr |
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| Design,
calibration, use, and maintenance of existing
and newly developed meteorological instruments
and instrumentation systems as well as remote
sensing applications. Prerequisite: MET 353. |
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| MET 454 |
Synoptic
Meteorology I |
6 cr |
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| 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 continuity and
analysis. Prerequisites: MET 355. Fee. |
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| MET 455 |
Synoptic
Meteorology II |
6 cr |
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| 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 forecast. Special attention will be placed
on predicting and monitoring severe weather events,
using computer model forecasts, and daily weather
discussions. Prerequisites: MET 454. Fee. |
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| MET 456 |
Applied
Climatology (W) |
3 cr |
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| 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 chaos theory. Prerequisites: MET 341
and 353. |
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| MET 490 |
Special
Topics |
2-4 cr |
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| Meteorology
topics not covered in current meteorology courses. |
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| Departmental
seminar investigating a special field of meteorology.
(Topic announced prior to registration.) May be
repeated once when content varies. |
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| MET 494 |
Directed
Studies |
1-4 cr |
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| Independent
research in field, laboratory, or library under
the direction of a member of the meteorology faculty. |
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| MET 496 |
Internship
in Meteorology |
1-2 cr |
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| 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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