EASC117

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Introduction to Weather and Climate

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to

use weather data to analyze weather conditions and to construct a weather forecast to predict rainfall, temperature, wind direction, and barometric pressure.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to

interpret a weather map to the extent of recognizing fronts, patterns depicted by isobars, and local weather conditions in respect to station models.

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Reasoning

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to

describe the natural and human causes, extent, and significance of air pollution and climate change.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to

analyze atmospheric conditions including solar radiation, temperature, moisture, pressure and winds, air masses and fronts, and atmospheric disturbances.