Develops quantitative problem solving skills and introductory computer skills using applications specific to meteorology; atmospheric composition and gas laws, atmospheric thermodynamics and stability.
MET 205: with minimum grade of D- and MET 131: with minimum grade of D- and May concurrently take
PHYS 241: with minimum grade of D-
Physical processes in the atmosphere and advanced applications in atmospheric thermodynamics; radiation laws and balance, cloud microphysics, precipitation processes, and atmospheric electricity.
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MATH 132: with minimum grade of D- or
MET 215: with minimum grade of D- or May concurrently take
PHYS 241: with minimum grade of D-)
Introduction to boundary layer, mass/energy processes and their interaction with biota and the lithosphere with field research, where students program, collect, and analyze micrometeorology data.
Credit given for participation in cooperative work/study program with National Weather Service, NOAA and/or other agencies. Summary paper required for work and/or research activities.