Geography 301: Meteorology
Fall 2019, 3 units
Time and Location: T/Th 2-3:15pm, BEL 205
Course Description: This introductory course is provides a descriptive and analytical overview of weather processes, phenomena, and forecasting. Throughout the semester we will make heavy use of ongoing weather events and apply the scientific method to relate course material to meteorology in real-time.
Learning Outcomes: Students achieve an appreciation for meteorological measurements, dynamics and weather prediction through both quantitative and qualitative approaches. To reach the goal, students will understand:
Expectations: I expect you to have read each chapter in full prior to the beginning of each weeks classes. These are fairly short readings, but important for you to digest the lecture material that will often go beyond the book. You will be quizzed on your ability to comprehend the material in the book and in class, so active participation and listening is required. I expect you to complete homework assignments on time and to feel free to ask me questions relating to any material we cover (and that we don't cover), as I like talking about the weather.
Prerequisites: GEOG 100, PHYS 100,111 or 211 and MATH 143; or permission
Recommended Text: Weather Studies: Introduction to Atmospheric Science, 5th Edition, Moran, American Meteorological Society. Note: older versions of the text should work just as well.
Chapter 1 available online
Office Hours: Fridays 11am-noon or by appointment
Fall 2019, 3 units
Time and Location: T/Th 2-3:15pm, BEL 205
Course Description: This introductory course is provides a descriptive and analytical overview of weather processes, phenomena, and forecasting. Throughout the semester we will make heavy use of ongoing weather events and apply the scientific method to relate course material to meteorology in real-time.
Learning Outcomes: Students achieve an appreciation for meteorological measurements, dynamics and weather prediction through both quantitative and qualitative approaches. To reach the goal, students will understand:
- Fundamental processes responsible for the structure and time evolution of the atmosphere
- Principles behind wind, storm development, precipitation processes, atmospheric stability and severe weather.
- Understand the origin of local, regional and global weather patterns.
- Understand basic meteorological principles through inquiry.
- How to analyze, interpret and evaluate numerical weather data; maps of surface, upper-air and forecast weather, and satellite and radar images;
Expectations: I expect you to have read each chapter in full prior to the beginning of each weeks classes. These are fairly short readings, but important for you to digest the lecture material that will often go beyond the book. You will be quizzed on your ability to comprehend the material in the book and in class, so active participation and listening is required. I expect you to complete homework assignments on time and to feel free to ask me questions relating to any material we cover (and that we don't cover), as I like talking about the weather.
Prerequisites: GEOG 100, PHYS 100,111 or 211 and MATH 143; or permission
Recommended Text: Weather Studies: Introduction to Atmospheric Science, 5th Edition, Moran, American Meteorological Society. Note: older versions of the text should work just as well.
Chapter 1 available online
Office Hours: Fridays 11am-noon or by appointment
Statement on Students with Disabilities
Reasonable accommodations are available for students who have documented temporary or permanent disabilities. All accommodations must be approved through Disability Support Services located in the Idaho Commons Building, Room 306.Please meet with either Gloria or Angela at the beginning of each semester to set up accommodations for the semester so that you may notify your instructor(s) early in the semester regarding accommodation(s) needed for the course.
Reasonable accommodations are available for students who have documented temporary or permanent disabilities. All accommodations must be approved through Disability Support Services located in the Idaho Commons Building, Room 306.Please meet with either Gloria or Angela at the beginning of each semester to set up accommodations for the semester so that you may notify your instructor(s) early in the semester regarding accommodation(s) needed for the course.