METR 110 - Introduction to Meteorology |
3 s.h. |
The physical processes of the atmosphere as they produce weather phenomena; weather elements, condensation and precipitation processes, air masses, fronts, winds, circulation systems, severe storms; interpretation of weather maps; laboratory experience. (LA, NL2, NL, TQ)
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METR 180 - Lightning and Thunderstorms |
3 s.h. |
An introductory course for both non-science and science-oriented students who wish to learn about thunderstorms and their associated weather, including lightning, tornadoes, hail, and flash floods. The characteristics of thunderstorms are presented using charts, graphs, and satellite pictures. Open to meteorology majors, but is not part of the major curriculum.,LA, N2, N, T)
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METR 205 - The Atmospheric Environment |
3 s.h. |
Environmental issues relating to the atmosphere featuring lectures and discussions on topics recently reported in the news. Two 90-minute lectures per week on Greenhouse warming, acid rain, air pollution, drought, and Ozone depletion.,LA, IE, T) Cross-listed as ENVS 205. Prerequisites: METR 110 or ENVS 101
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METR 212 - Introduction to Climatology |
3 s.h. |
The nature of different types of climates and the mechanisms producing them. Topics include the atmosphere's energy and hydrologic cycles, global circulations, air masses, monsoons, lake effects, climate classification, and climatic change. Writing in the discipline is empasized.,LA, CW, N) Prerequisite: METR 110.
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METR 299 - Independent Study in Meteorology |
1-6 s.h. |
Individual studies under faculty supervision. Admission by consent of department chair and instructor involved.,LA) rerequisites: SoS and prior course(s) in METR.
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METR 340 - Physical Meteorology |
3 s.h. |
Fundamental physical principles applied to the atmosphere, including thermodynamics of dry and moist air; hydrostatic equilibrium and stability; radiation.,LA, TQ) Prerequisites: METR 110, PHYS 203 an MATH 174.
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METR 350 - Atmospheric Dynamics I |
3 s.h. |
The study of atmospheric motions in terms of fluid flow concepts, including advection, divergence, vorticity, and circulation. Atmospheric motions are also studied as solutions to the primitive equations. Applications to weather patterns are emphasized. ,LA) Prerequisites: METR 340 and MATH 276.Corequisite: METR 360
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METR 351 - Atmospheric Dynamics II |
3 s.h. |
A continuation of METR 350 with further applications of the basic equations to atmospheric motions. Relations between temperature and the wind field, fluid flow theorems, pressure tendency, surfaces of discontinuity, wave motions, and numerical weather prediction. ,LA) Prerequisite: METR 350.Corequisite: METR 61.
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METR 360 - Weather Analysis and Forecasting I |
4 s.h. |
Synoptic mechanisms as applied to daily weather forecasting. Fundamentals of surface and upper air processes, cyclone formation, and jet stream effects; the use of forecast and diagnostic weather maps. Laboratories involve coding, plotting, and analyzing meteorological data, constructing charts, and forecasting.,LA) Prerequisite: METR 340.Corequisite: METR 350.
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METR 361 - Weather Analysis and Forecasting II |
4 s.h. |
Principles given in METR 360 are applied to forecasting of severe weather conditions and use of satellite and radar observations. The construction of computer forecast models is studied for identification of systematic errors. Also covered are lake effect and broadcast meteorology. Laboratories cover specialized forecast techniques and media weather presentation.,LA) Prerequisite: METR 360. Corequisite: METR 351.
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METR 370 - Micrometeorology |
3 s.h. |
The study of heat, moisture, and wind flow close to the ground; methods of heat transfer and energy balance over various natural surfaces; characteristics of turbulent flow, diffusion, and air pollution.,LA) Prerequisite: METR 350.
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METR 385 - Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere |
3 s.h. |
Intended for meteorology majors, this course will familiarize students with current atmospheric remote sensing technology and theory. Included are satellite images, wind profiler data, lightning detection and radar, including Doppler Radar Theory and image interpretation. This is a non-lab course, but exercises using current and archived images will be performed. Juniors and Seniors should take this course.,LA) Prerequisite: METR 360.
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METR 390 - Computer Usage in Meteorology |
3 s.h. |
Application of computers to problems in meteorology. Topics selected from the following: managing meteorological data, generating alogarithms for thermodynamic variables, developing numerical and statistical procedures for weather prediction, modeling and simulation of atmospheric behavior.,LA) Prerequisites: METR 340 and CSCI 109 or 113.
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METR 394 - Special Topics in Meteorology |
1-3 s.h. |
Selected topics of current meteorological interest not found in other courses. Subject matter varies each time course is offered, reflecting new developments in the field and changing interests of students and staff. Intended for meteorology majors.,LA) Prerequisites: JrS and prior course(s) in METR.
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METR 397 - Internship in Meteorology |
1-15 s.h. |
Students are placed with an appropriate organization or agency for applied work experience. Requirements and credits vary with individual internships. Prerequisite: passage of CWE.
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METR 399 - Independent Study in Meteorology |
1-6 s.h. |
Individual studies under faculty supervision. Admission by consent of department chair and instructor involved.,LA) Prerequisites: JrS and prior course(s) in METR.
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METR 375 - Mesometeorology |
3 s.h. |
This course focuses on atmospheric processes that occur in the mesoscale using both a qualitative and quantitative approach. Topics include severe storm analysis, topographical effects, local circulations, phenomena associated with fronts and the evolution and morphology of hurricanes.
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