AVS 150 - Meteorology I

4.00 credits

This is a survey course in atmospheric science that covers weather basics and atmospheric circulations. Included is a systematic development of the following: the atmosphere, energy and temperature, wind, atmospheric moisture, horizontal and vertical pressure patterns, clouds, atmospheric circulation, stability, air masses, fronts, fog, icing, thunderstorms, jet streams, and turbulence. Students will study surface weather observations, routine weather reports and forecasts, surface maps, and constant pressure maps.