GEO 1213 - Introduction to Meteorology

Institution:

Southwest Mississippi Community College

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Description:

This course will acquaint the student with the properties of the atmosphere, the interactions between the atmosphere and the other components of the Earth system, and the principles that govem weather and climate. Specific topics will include sources of weather infommation, composition and structure of the atmosphere, the planet's radiation, balance and controls of temperature, air pressure, humidity, clouds and precipitation, forces governing atmospheric circulation, and weather systems. The student will demonstrate knowledge of these topics through periodic objective and subjective testing, outside reading, research, intemet investigations, and class discussion pertaining to lecture topics. Three hours of lecture per week. Credit, three semester hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smcc.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 276-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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