PHS 111 - Weather And Climate

Institution:

Dutchess Community College

Subject:

Physical Science

Description:

An introductory study of energy, temperature, moisture, precipitation and winds which combine to create our weather. Topics include the causes of the seasons, forms of moisture in the atmosphere, atmospheric stability, cloud development, precipitation processes, pressure differences that create the winds, storm systems, thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornados and the world climate. Labs include reading weather maps, making weather measurements, cloud development, drawing weather maps and climate studies. Note: Students must register for both a lecture and a lab. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab, 4 Credit Hours.

Credits:

0.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.sunydutchess.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 431-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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