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Master
Course Outline
GEOG 210
Introduction to Weather
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| Credits: 5 |
Clock Hours per Quarter: 60
AA Discipline: [Natural Sciences]
Lecture Hours:40
Lab Hours:20
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Description
Examines the nature of the atmosphere including: the study of weather elements, weather systems, climate, and the impact weather has on humans and vice versa. Provides an introduction to meteorology and the tools involved in the study of weather and climate. Lab work required. Prerequisites: MATH 78E; appropriate placement score or grade of C or higher in ENGL 087; or permission of the Science Division Chair or designee. Recommended: READ 088 or higher; word processing and spreadsheet skills. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
Analyze and interpret a weather map
Identify the gases of the atmosphere, their relative concentrations, and the significant characteristics of those gases
Specify the average attributes of temperature and pressure in the vertical dimension
Decode the standard components of a METAR
Distinguish between various forms of energy and energy transfer processes
Demonstrate an understanding of the occurrence of the seasons
Differentiate between the mechanisms that bring about temperature patterns
Determine various representations of humidity in the atmosphere (e.g., vapor pressure, mixing ratio, dew point, relative humidity, etc.)
Discriminate between the different types of fog and how they form
Recognize various cloud types and formation processes
Given an environmental lapse rate, determine the stability of the atmosphere
Distinguish between different forms of precipitation and how they develop
Demonstrate an understanding of how winds are generated in the atmosphere
Recognize wind circulation patterns on a variety of scales
Differentiate between the various air mass types and how they are formed
Characterize different types of surface fronts
Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of mid-latitude cyclones
Identify the attributes and behaviors of thunderstorms
Identify the attributes and behaviors of tropical cyclones
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Course Topics
Weather Data and Maps
Weather Forecasting
The Atmosphere
Atmosphere Circulation and Heat
Air Pressure
Humidity, Clouds, and Precipitation
Frontal Systems and Extra-tropical Cyclones
Thunderstorms & Tornadoes
Tropical Weather Systems
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Syllabi
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Instructor |
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| GEOG 210 |
Spring 2012 |
1860 |
Frank Skorina |
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| GEOG 210 |
Spring 2011 |
1860 |
Frank Skorina |
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| GEOG 210 |
Spring 2010 |
1860 |
Frank Skorina |
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| GEOG 210 |
Spring 2009 |
1860 |
Frank Skorina |
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| GEOG 210 |
Winter 2005 |
1269 |
Charles Mccown |
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Two Year Projected Schedule
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Summer |
Mini |
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*If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
**If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.
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